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Homemade Sloppy Joes

Name: Homemade Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups ketchup; 1 cup barbecue sauce; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons prepared mustard; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 12 hamburger buns, split

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min.

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Nov. 10, 2022

I simmer a big batch of this hot, tangy sandwich filling and freeze the extras. Then I just thaw and reheat it for a quick dinner. —Sandra Castillo, Janesville, Wisconsin

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Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups ketchup
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
12 hamburger buns, split

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef, onions and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in ketchup, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, Italian seasoning, onion powder and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Serve on buns.

Can you freeze Homemade Sloppy Joes?

Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 368 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 1029mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.

Homemade Sloppy Joes

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