OZARKS SLOPPY JOES

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Years ago, my family operated a snack boat on Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks. These popular sloppy joes were a hit with hungry boaters.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
8 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Stir in the sugar, flour, seasonings, tomato sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon 1/2 cup onto each bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 478mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Aimee Butt
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I'm so disappointed with these sloppy joes. They were a complete waste of time and money.


Jahir Rasel
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I've made sloppy joes a million times before, and these were by far the worst.


Ramji Mandal
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the sloppy joes turned out terrible. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Xiao Diego
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but these sloppy joes were a complete disaster.


Victor Chuks
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These sloppy joes were the worst I've ever had.


Sayfi Mughal
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I would not recommend these sloppy joes to anyone.


vicky waqas
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These sloppy joes were a waste of time and money.


ZishanAlvy Bayezid
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I didn't like these sloppy joes. The sauce was too sweet and the meat was dry.


Roshka Kabete
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These sloppy joes were just okay. I've had better.


Dimple Queen Dimple Queen
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I'm not a big fan of sloppy joes, but these were actually pretty good!


Dannymayk Gomez
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These sloppy joes were a hit with my family! Everyone loved them.


Babyjr Taungakava
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These sloppy joes were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making these again.


Hi hi hi cortezh
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I loved these sloppy joes! The sauce was delicious and the meat was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


MTechnology Coo
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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 and again.


Forijul Islam
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The sloppy joes were good, but the sauce was a little too runny for my liking. I will try thickening it up next time.


Shahzaib Khattak
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These sloppy joes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I will probably cut back on the sugar next time I make them.


Godson Okuoimose
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I followed the recipe exactly and the sloppy joes turned out perfectly. The sauce was thick and flavorful, and the meat was tender and juicy. My family loved them!


Angie Lopez
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These sloppy joes were easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the meat was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


haseena yusuf
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I made these sloppy joes for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making these again.


Awais Haha
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These sloppy joes were a hit with my family! The sauce was delicious and tangy, and the meat was tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.