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Classic Homemade Sloppy Joes

Name: Classic Homemade Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 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

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Prep: 15 min. Cook: 1 hour

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Oct. 13, 2022

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

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

Classic Homemade Sloppy Joes

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