Sloppy Joes (plus 3 Variations)
Recipe from
Family Circle
A sweet tomato-based sauce adds zip to ground beef in this popular sandwich recipe. If you prefer, try one of the variations for a new taste sensation.

Servings:
6 servings
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
23 mins
Ingredients
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1-1/2 poundslean ground beefsee savings

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1 can (8 ounces)tomato saucesee savings

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1/3 cupketchupsee savings

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2 tablespoonswhite wine vinegarsee savings

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1 tablespoonWorcestershire saucesee savings

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2 teaspoonssugarsee savings

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6hamburger bunssee savings

Directions
1.
Coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Crumble in the ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes.
2.
Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and sugar. Simmer on medium-low for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3.
To serve, spoon about 1/2 cup of the mixture on each hamburger bun. Serve with pickles and cole slaw, if desired.
4.
Variations Asian: Add 2 cloves chopped garlic, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger and substitute 2 tablespoons light soy sauce for Worcestershire. Serve over white rice or on hamburger buns. Italian: Add 1 teaspoon dried oregano and 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning. Stir in marinara sauce instead of ketchup. Substitute prebaked pizza crust for hamburger buns and garnish with shredded mozzarella. Mexican: Add 1 tablespoon chili powder and substitute prepared salsa for the ketchup. Serve in taco shells.
Nutrition information
Calories 304, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 717 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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