Classic Stove-top Sloppy Joes

Name: Classic Stove-top Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil; 1 pkg (227 g) sliced mushrooms, diced; 1 lb (500 g) Lean Ground Beef; 1 onion, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced 1 sweet green pepper, seeded and finely diced; 1 tbsp (15 mL) minced garlic (about 2 cloves); 1 tsp (5 mL) salt; ½ tsp (2 mL) pepper; 1 cup (250 mL) tomato sauce; ⅓ cup (75 mL) tomato paste; 1 tsp (5 mL) granulated sugar (optional); 8 hamburger buns (soft buns such as brioche); Grated or sliced Cheddar or mozzarella cheese

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Classic Stove-top Sloppy Joes

Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 50
Total Time: 60
Serving: 6

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This family favourite is a perfect weeknight meal. Serve in the classic style with potato chips and dill pickles, or how about a side salad or veggies and dip to make a better-for-you meal?

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.

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.

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.