October 3, 2011

Traditional Sloppy Joes

Hearty Meat Dishes

Prep time:

15 mins.

Cook Time:

15 minutes

“Brown sugar, cider vinegar and mustard are the “secret” ingredients in this version of a family favorite.”

Ingredients

Serves 8

1 small yellow onion
1/2 medium green bell pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 sandwich-size crusty rolls

Directions

1
Chop the onion and deseed and chop the bell pepper. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and sauté, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes.
2
Add the ground beef and cook until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Drain fat.
3
Add the tomato sauce, brown sugar, tomato paste, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Cook for 4 minutes. To serve, divide sloppy joe mixture evenly among the rolls.

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Grandma's Secret Tip

For special occasions, like the Super Bowl, Grandma likes to mix things up by offering an array of toppings for fans to customize their "Joes." She sets out bowls of chopped red onion, dill pickles, sliced jalapenos, coleslaw, shredded iceberg lettuce, grated Cheddar, sour cream, and even crushed corn chips. The fans love it!

Serving Suggestion

If crusty sandwich size rolls are unavailable at your supermarket, cut a French baguette into four pieces to serve these sandwiches.

Great Ideas

To vary the taste, try using red onions, or yellow or red bell peppers. You can also substitute ground turkey to lower the fat content.

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