SO-EASY SLOPPY JOES

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Everybody in the family will love the zesty, fun flavor of this simple staple. Try it spooned over warmed cornbread if you don't have buns. -Karen Anderson, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 sandwich buns, split
Fresh arugula, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Serve on buns. Top meat with arugula. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Serve on buns with arugula.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 918mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.