CLASSIC HOMEMADE SLOPPY JOES

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts :

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