Traditional Sloppy Joes

By Addie

“Brown sugar, cider vinegar and mustard are the “secret” ingredients in this version of a family favorite.”

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 small yellow onion
• 1/2 medium green bell pepper
• 11/2 lb. ground beef
• 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 Tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 sandwich-size crusty rolls

Preparation

Step 1

Chop the onion and deseed and chop the bell pepper. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and sauté, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes.


Add the ground beef and cook until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Drain fat.


Add the tomato sauce, brown sugar, tomato paste, cider vinegar, salt, mustard and black pepper. Cook for 4 minutes. To serve, divide sloppy joe mixture evenly among the rolls.


Serving Suggestion:

If crusty sandwich size rolls are unavailable at your supermarket, cut a French baguette into four pieces to serve these sandwiches.