Grandmom Arlene's Sloppy Joes Recipe

Name: Grandmom Arlene's Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (You could also use ground turkey or bison. I have used bison and you cannot even tell the difference); ½ cup celery; ¾ cup onion; 1 large green pepper; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 teaspoon celery seed (or flakes); 1 cup ketchup; 1 (8 ounce) can tomatoes or 1 (8 ounce) can tomato juice; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon vinegar (red wine, or apple cider); ¼ teaspoon pepper; little bit butter

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef (You could also use ground turkey or bison. I have used bison and you cannot even tell the difference)
½ cup celery
¾ cup onion
1 large green pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon celery seed (or flakes)
1 cup ketchup
1 (8 ounce) can tomatoes or 1 (8 ounce) can tomato juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar (red wine, or apple cider)
¼ teaspoon pepper
little bit butter

1
Chop up all vegetables.
2
brown meat in a little bit of butter.
3
Drain oil or fat if needed from the browned meat.
4
Add all ingredients into one large pan.
5
Simmer Uncovered for 2 hours until thick.
6
Feel free to taste and season to your desire as it simmers after an hour.
7
It all takes time to blend together to get its true flavor.
8
I like to add a bit more vinegar and worcestershire sauce to add a kick.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef (You could also use ground turkey or bison. I have used bison and you cannot even tell the difference), ½ cup celery, ¾ cup onion, 1 large green pepper, and more.

Yes, Grandmom Arlene's Sloppy Joes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grandmom Arlene's Sloppy Joes

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