Recipe: Sloppy Joes

September 6, 2012 by Mama K Leave a Comment

I’ve been delinquent in my postings of fast, kid and mom-friendly recipes for the working mother. SORRY!!!

This recipe was submitted by Mama J from Islip, NY. Sounds downright delicious! Sorry for getting to this so late Mama J… I’m getting myself back on track. 🙂

Name of Recipe	Sloppy Joes
Background description of recipe, any comments	This recipe is from the Every Day food “Great food Fast” cookbook. Very easy and yummy. recipe serves 4. I double the recipe and freeze the leftovers. You can also use any leftovers over pasta or a baked potato. I like to serve with pickles and chips or sweet potato fries. Enjoy.
Ingredients	1 Tbs. canola oil 1 medium onion finely chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped 1 celery stalk, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound ground beef 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce 1/4 cup ketchup 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
Directions	In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, 5-7 minutes.Add the ground beef to the skillet and break up with a spoon. Cook until meat no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Stir the tomato sauce, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce into the beef mixture in the skillet. Simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, 6-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon over buns.
Preparation Time	15 minutes
Cooking Time	25 minutes

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