CLASSIC HOMEMADE SLOPPY JOES

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My mother-in-law created this recipe in the early 1950s. Our family likes these classic sloppy joes best served with pickles and potato chips.-Sharon McKee, Denton, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon celery salt or celery seed
1 teaspoon onion salt or onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-1/2 bay leaves
8 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes., Uncover; cook 30-40 minutes longer or until thickened. Discard bay leaves. Serve 1/2 cup of meat mixture on each bun.

Nutrition Facts :

Yaseen Khan
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These sloppy joes were amazing! The sauce was perfect and the meat was so tender. I will definitely be making these again.


Christopher Myburgh
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These sloppy joes were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I would recommend this recipe if you like spicy food.


Snack Star
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I made these sloppy joes for my kids and they loved them! They were so easy to make and the kids loved the sweet and tangy sauce.


daniel amoah
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These sloppy joes were a disappointment. The sauce was too sweet and the meat was tough. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Ganga Pakhrin
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I've tried many sloppy joe recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The sauce is so flavorful and the meat is always so tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


Deshawn Dawson
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These sloppy joes were just okay. The sauce was a bit bland and the meat was a bit dry. I wouldn't make these again.


Md Sokor
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I made these sloppy joes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and the flavor was amazing.


Weet Clan
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These sloppy joes were delicious! The sauce was tangy and sweet, and the meat was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.


Blanca Elias
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I've made these sloppy joes several times now and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love that I can customize them to my liking by adding different toppings.


Mariana Pestana
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These sloppy joes were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I would recommend this recipe if you like spicy food.


Neilan Slamdill
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I made these sloppy joes for my kids and they loved them! They were so easy to make and the kids loved the sweet and tangy sauce.


Kemo Barry
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These sloppy joes were a disappointment. The sauce was too sweet and the meat was tough. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


SML Creator
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I've tried many sloppy joe recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The sauce is so flavorful and the meat is always so tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


Servicio de Correos Nueva Paz
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These sloppy joes were just okay. The sauce was a bit bland and the meat was a bit dry. I wouldn't make these again.


damilola ayo
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I made these sloppy joes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and the flavor was amazing.


ally Mill
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These sloppy joes were delicious! The sauce was tangy and sweet, and the meat was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.


fann malik
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I've made these sloppy joes several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They are so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love that I can customize them to my liking by adding different toppings.


Deandre Usher
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These sloppy joes were a hit with my family! They were easy to make and so delicious. The sauce was flavorful and the meat was tender. I will definitely be making these again.