Grandma's Sloppy Joes recipe
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Grandma's Sloppy Joes

Quick and easy to make, and delicious too! These were a family tradition, when we were growing up. My maternal grandmother made them for almost every family gathering. She had to satisfy the picky and varied taste of many grandchildren, nieces and nephews, as well as her own young children. So, to satisfy everyone's taste, her sloppy joe recipe contains no green bell pepper, no onion and no celery. It was, and still is, a hit with all the kids.

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Servings: 8 Servings
Total Time (median): 0 : 20 Active Time: 0 : 15

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Ingredients


Preparation

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and meat to the pan. Spread the meat around the pan and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until meat is still just slightly pink (not browned), about 3 minutes. Add the tomato soup (undiluted), ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and mustard; stirring until well combined. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, until sauce is thickened, about 8 to 10 minutes. Adjust seasonings. Spoon meat mixture onto hamburger buns, buttered and toasted or plain, and serve.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.


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100% would make "Grandma's Sloppy Joes" again.

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One of my children's favorites!

heniganmlheniganml :  :  5d 20h 6min ago


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sgrishkasgrishka :  :  27w 3d ago


crazymom3crazymom3 :  :  30w 5d ago


The only thing I changed was I had venison, which I used instead of ground round, and I added chopped onion. Was very good, better than Manwich! My husband said "don't change a thing"!

TuffygeneTuffygene :  :  35w 2d ago


These made delicious sandwiches. I grilled the buns before serving, and added a slice of American cheese to each sandwich. I added some minced onion flakes, and next time I will add a little ground red pepper. This is a keeper!

Beachbumette :  :  36w 4d ago


Really great Sloppy Joes, very easy recipe. My kids asked if we can have them every Friday :-)

MstroukoffMstroukoff : : 0:20 total time : 0:15 active time :  43w 2d ago


I made these today and they are the best. No more Manwich in my house. LOL

depm5depm5 :  :  1y 26w 6d ago


Be careful not to cook the ground meat beyond pink; if you let it brown it will end up dry and crumbly. The meat will finish cooking once the liquid ingredients are added.

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sgrishkasgrishka :  :  1y 35w 6d ago


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