Sloppy Joe Sandwich

By Little

Recipe courtesy Crosby Elementary School, Akron, OH

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 (12-ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 3/4 cups catsup
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 3 tablespoons sweet relish
• 2 tablespoons chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 green bell pepper, chopped
• 14 (4-inch round) buns, split

Preparation

Step 1

Brown the beef in a large pot and drain. Return the beef to the pot with all the remaining ingredients except the buns and cook, stirring, until hot. Divide the beef mixture among the buns and serve immediately.