Sloppy Joes II Recipe

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
3/4 cup ketchup
3 teaspoons brown sugar
Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain off liquids.

Stir in the garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar; mix thoroughly. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
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REVIEWS: (3301)

Five stars and an A+. This is the perfect basic Sloppy Joes recipe. I won't be buying the canned stuff anymore. We like ours just a little stickier so added 1/2 cup water and a tablespoon of quick oats then simmered it down. Mmmmmm! Next time I'm going to double it so I can freeze the extra. I fill the cups in a muffin tin with the leftovers and freeze. When frozen just pop them out and store in a Ziploc bag in the freezer. Each one is the perfect size for a bun and ready to microwave at a seconds notice.

Best sloppy joes ever! My boyfriend absolutely loved it...instead of 3/4 cup of ketchup I only used 1/2 and replaced the other 1/4 with barbecue sauce. It turned out perfect..not too ketchupy or anything...oh and I also skipped the brown sugar - only because the barbecue sauce I was using already had brown sugar in it.

I found this recipe to be lacking something after simmering so I added 1 Tbsp. of KC Masterpiece Original BBQ sauce and it was great!!! I suggest that you taste it before serving and add to it if you feel it needs it.

I browned the ground beef, onion and green pepper. I then put the remaining ingredients into a crock pot and cooked on low for about 3-4 hours. This recipe was really simple & delicious.

Much better than Manwich and SO easy! The best thing is it's made with ingredients I always have in the house and it's not a hundred ingredients either so it's fast to make. I always make more sauce than it calls for, I think it's too dry otherwise. If I make it with 1 lb. of meat I double the sauce, 2 lbs. I triple it, 3 lbs. I quadruple it, etc. It's great in the crockpot too; I make it in the morning when I have a minute and it sits in the crockpot on low all day. I've passed this recipe on to anyone who will take it.

This is wonderful! My family loves this when I slice the top off hoagie buns, hollow out the shell, stuff with the hot Sloppy Joe meat, top with cheese and broil until the cheese melts. Save the bread from the buns for crumbs or whatever you need them for. I freeze mine.

Absolutely delicious. This is the perfect recipe for sloppy joes in my opinion. People complain about the reviews being overrated because this isn't all jazzed-up into something special. Well what do you expect, it's only sloppy joes! I haven't had sloppy joes in years, and I am so glad I chose this recipe to finally have a taste of some. The only thing I would definitely change is the simmer time. Even on the lowest fire I had to cut it down to 20 min. instead of the original 30 because it started sticking to the pan. But it was finished by then any way and the flavors have already come out from the seasonings. This was AWESOME! A definite keeper. If you would like to simmer for the full 30 min, follow the advice of others and add just a bit of water and/or extra ketchup. This also adds more sloppiness. Yum!

Our family loves this recipe (I make it a lot). I have to double it for my family of five (makes great leftovers, if there are any). I also add 2-3 tsp of white vinegar, a tsp of Worcestershire sauce, and some tomato paste. Quick, simple, and DEEEELICIOUS!

This was so simple and just plain tasty. A good recipe for good old fashion Sloppy Joes.

Much better than Manwich!

I made this for the varsity/JV basketball teams (35 kids!) and it was a HUGE hit!! 10 pounds of ground beef later, one boy said it was the best meal yet! I did use 1/2 ketchup and 1/4 barbeque sauce, put everything in the crockpot on low for 6 hours. Success!

This was a big hit at our super bowl party... I exchanged the hamburger for ground turkey... I promise you NO ONE could tell the difference and I certainly didn't tell anyone! I did add a little water after it simmered awhile but that was it, Definitely will never buy the canned stuff again!!!

I forgot to pick up a canned Sloppy Joe mix and turned to all recipes. This recipe had so many reviews and such a high rating with simple ingredients I knew I'd give it a shot. Well, it brings flashbacks to the days when people made things from scratch. Funny thing is...it really takes maybe 5 minutes longer to assemble than Sloppy Joes using a canned sauce and it tastes unbelievable! You have to try it!

Best Sloppy Joes ever! Only additions - red pepper for kick and a little water to simmer. Kids loved it and I loved it because all ingredients were in my kitchen. Will never use powder mix again.

Everyone is right, this is a winner! I made two batches today using 6 lbs. of ground chuck in each batch. I stock the freezer for future use. To cut the fat, I cook just the meat and then pour very hot water over it and drain. Next, I added the raw onion & peppers and the remaining ingredients and simmer for a couple of hours. There is so much flavor going on that you'll never miss the fat.

I give these the highest rating because it tasted great, it was easy to make, and it consists of everything you'd have on hand. Sloppy Joes shouldn't be a gourmet affair, it should be a quick-to-make weeknight meal that tastes good. These are the only ones I will be making from now on.

These sloppy joes immediately moved into first place at our house, knocking my once-favorite recipe out of the running! Everyone loved the not-too-sweet, not-too-tangy flavor and rich, thick consistency. I made it exactly as directed and wouldn't change a thing! To save time, I prepare the mixture several hours ahead of time and keep it warm in a slow-cooker until dinner. I have also tried quadrupling the recipe for a crowd and it works great, affecting neither flavor nor texture.

This is a wonderful, easy basic recipe, as the high ratings can attest. However, for those who tend to find this too sweet, don't add the brown sugar until the last, at the same time you adjust the S&P. If you find it doesn't need the sugar, skip it; or add just a tiny bit at a time until you like it. Or try 1/2-1 tsp. molasses instead of the brown sugar to add depth of flavor without much sweetness. Still too sweet? You might also need to substitute tomato sauce for the ketchup (in which case you might want to add a bit of additional spices.) If you have already made the recipe as listed, and find it too sweet, DON'T THROW IT OUT! Remember that acids are sour and will offset the sweetness. Therefore, add a splash of vinegar or unsweetened tomato products (such as tomato paste or chopped tomatoes) a little at a time until the sweetness is corrected to your tastes. Then follow the steps above next time you make this. Don't pass up this quick, easy, tasty recipe without tweaking it to suit your family's tastes!

I love this recipe! I usually add extra ketchup, as the boys in our family are ketchup maniacs and we like our sloppy joe's really saucy. I've probably made this recipe 50 times over the last few years, and everyone loves it. It's easy, fast, and really cheap!