The “Fabulous Sloppy Joes” recipe you’ve provided sounds absolutely delightful and perfect for a quick, satisfying meal, especially during the summer months or when you’re feeding a hungry crowd, including small kids who typically love this classic dish!
Recipe Overview:
Name: Fabulous Sloppy Joes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Meat, Kid Friendly, < 60 Mins
Aggregated Rating: 3.5 (based on 3 reviews)
Calories: 225.6 per serving
Servings/Yield: 8 large buns
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs hamburger
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp prepared mustard
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 225.6
- Fat: 10.1g
- Saturated Fat: 3.8g
- Cholesterol: 57.1mg
- Sodium: 469.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 15.1g
- Fiber: 0.9g
- Sugars: 11.1g
- Protein: 18.7g
Recipe Instructions:
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Brown hamburger and onion, add diced celery.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the hamburger and diced onion until the meat is browned and the onion is translucent. Add the diced celery.
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Drain excess fat.
- Once the meat is cooked through, drain any excess fat from the skillet.
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Salt and pepper meat mixture.
- Season the meat mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
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Add vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and prepared mustard.
- Stir in the vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and prepared mustard until well combined with the meat mixture.
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Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally.
- Allow the mixture to simmer uncovered for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are well blended and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
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Serve on buns or bread.
- Spoon the hot sloppy joe mixture onto large hamburger buns or slices of bread. Serve immediately.
Additional Tips:
- Variations: Feel free to add a touch of heat with a dash of hot sauce or chili powder if you prefer spicier sloppy joes.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve with a side of coleslaw, pickles, or potato chips for a classic sloppy joe meal experience.
- Make-Ahead: The sloppy joe mixture can be prepared ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.
This recipe, passed down from your grandmother, combines simple ingredients with a balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors that make it a hit with both kids and adults alike. Enjoy creating this nostalgic dish that brings comfort and satisfaction to the table!
