Best Ever Sloppy Joes

By boscobojo

Ingredients

• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 2-3 Tbl. packed brown sugar
• 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
• 1 cup medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 cup stalks celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 large cloves garlic, chopped
• 1-2 Tbl. chili powder
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, red wine vinegar, ketchup and brown sugar. Stir to dissolve sugar, set aside. In a large skillet combine ground beef with remaining ingredients. Cook over high heat 8 - 10 minutes, stirring to crumble beef. Stir in tomato mixture. Reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered, 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve in buns, or over hot-cooked pasta.