Ingredients for Aunt Helen's Sloppy Joes
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Vinegar
- Chili Powder
- Yellow Mustard
- buttered and toasted hamburger buns
- pickles
- mustard
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How to Make Aunt Helen's Sloppy Joes
- Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in 1 large onion (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 (10.75 ounce) can diced tomatoes and their juices, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (add more to taste, originally 1/8 cup), 1 teaspoon dry mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve on buttered and toasted hamburger buns. Top with your favorite pickles and mustard.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
26 g
Sugar
60g
Fat
24g
Carbs
5g
