KRESGE'S LUNCH COUNTER SLOPPY JOES (CHILI BURGER)

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Back in the 1950's my Grandma used to take me shopping at Kresge's in South Bend, IN. After looking for all the items on her shopping list we would have a Sloppy Joe at the lunch counter. Almost like a trip to Disneyland to this Indiana farm girl... What a wonder those sandwiches were. They toasted the bun and served them with...

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Burgers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 lb lean ground beef
1 1/2 c chopped onions
1/2 c water
1 Tbsp salt (i use less)
1 tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp chili powder
2 Tbsp paprika
1 c tomato paste
1/4 c (optional) brown sugar or amount to your taste (mom's addition)

Steps:

  • 1. Brown beef and onions. Add remaining ingredients, except brown sugar, and bring just to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Taste when done and add brown sugar if desired. Toast and butter hamburger buns. Serve on warm buns with potato chips and a dill pickle.

Shoaib Ayyan
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These sloppy joes were a bit too spicy for my taste, but they were still pretty good. I'll probably make them again, but I'll use less chili powder next time.


sujan Dc
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised! The sloppy joes were really good and the chili burger was even better. I'll definitely be making these again.


KeepThe Positivity
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The sloppy joes were good, but the chili burger was amazing! I'll definitely be making that again.


Michael All Nite White
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit! The sloppy joes are so easy to make and they're always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


DRK Haidarjm
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These sloppy joes were a mess! The sauce was too runny and the beef was too dry. I won't be making these again.


Amelia Nkroma
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I'm not a big fan of sloppy joes, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The sloppy joes were actually really good. I'll definitely be making them again.


Boukhmiss Amine
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These sloppy joes are the best I've ever had! I'm definitely going to be making them again and again. Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Jamshaid Prince
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The chili burger was delicious, but the sloppy joes were just okay. I think I'll stick to my own sloppy joe recipe in the future.


Komal Jani
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I love this recipe! The sloppy joes are always a hit with my friends and family. I also like that it's a relatively inexpensive meal to make.


Malik 302
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These sloppy joes were a disappointment. The sauce was bland and the beef was dry. I won't be making these again.


Kalu Sarker
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I followed the recipe exactly and the sloppy joes turned out great! The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but that's an easy fix. Overall, I'm really happy with this recipe.


jacob Gordon
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This recipe brought back so many memories of my childhood! The sloppy joes tasted just like the ones I used to get at Kresge's. Thank you for sharing this recipe!


SONNY KING
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The sloppy joes were a bit too messy for my taste, but the chili burger was excellent. I'll definitely be making that again.


charlene farrington
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Just tried this recipe and it was a hit with my family! The chili burger was a unique twist on a classic and the sloppy joes were just as good as I remember them from Kresge's.


Mumtaz Hussian
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OMG! These sloppy joes are to die for! The sauce is perfectly seasoned and the beef is so juicy and tender. I'll definitely be making these again and again.