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Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes

Soft buns work best with these classic kid-friendly sandwiches. Serve them with pickles or potato chips. The beef mixture can also be served over pasta.

Everyday Food, November 2003 http://www.marthastewart.com/336766/sloppy-joes
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  • Prep Time 20 minutes
  • Total Time 40 minutes
  • Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon canola oil
    • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
    • 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
    • 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • Coarse salt and ground pepper
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
    • 1/4 cup ketchup
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add ground beef to skillet. Cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until it is no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. Stir tomato sauce, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce into beef mixture in skillet. Simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes.
  4. Season the mixture with more salt and pepper, as desired. Spoon onto buns, and serve immediately.

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