Classic Stove-top Sloppy Joes
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Classic Stove-top Sloppy Joes
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 50
- Total Time: 60
- Serving: 6
Ingredients
Directions
1. Heat oil over medium-high heat in large skillet or Dutch oven; cook mushrooms, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes, until golden brown. Add ground beef, onion, celery, green pepper, garlic, salt and pepper; cook, stirring and using back of spoon to ,break up beef into chunks, for 8 to 10 minutes until meat is thoroughly cooked and vegetables are softened. Drain, if needed.
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2. Stir in tomato sauce and paste; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Taste and add sugar, if needed. Set aside, covered to keep warm.
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3. Place buns cut side up on a baking sheet. Top each bun lid with grated cheese. Broil for 2 to 4 minutes to just melt the cheese and toast bottom buns.
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4. To serve, place bun bottoms onto serving plates, load meat mixture onto each bun and top with bun lid.
Tips
If you have Sloppy Joe filling left over, it’s great used as a poutine topping or serve over baked potatoes, pasta noodles or in warmed taco shells.
Looking for a great way to add more protein to a salad, try serving leftover Sloppy Joe filling over hearty romaine lettuce.
- Category: Ground Beef
- Method: Kid Friendly