Ingredients for Hoosier Sloppy Joes
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/4 tsp Celery Salt
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups Ketchup
- 1/2 cup Water
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 8 Hamburger Buns
- Shredded Cheese (optional, for garnish)
- Chopped Onions (optional, for garnish)
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How to Make Hoosier Sloppy Joes
- Brown 1 lb of ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add 1 medium chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp chili powder, and 1/4 tsp celery salt.
- Stir in 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce and cook for another minute.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a slow cooker.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups ketchup, 1/2 cup water, and 2 tbsp brown sugar.
- Pour the ketchup mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours, or until heated through and the flavors have melded.
- Serve the sloppy joe mixture on 8 hamburger buns. Garnish as desired (optional: shredded cheese, chopped onions).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
30 g
Sugar
42g
Fat
28g
Carbs
3g
