HOMEMADE SLOPPY JOES BY FREDA

Homemade Sloppy Joes By freda image

Provided by FREDA GABLE

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

HOMEMADE EASY SLOPPY JOE MIXTURE
2 lbs good sirloin burger (85% beef) brown & drain fat.
1 med onion, diced
1 celery stalk, sliced & diced small
2 small wedges bell pepper, diced small
2 cloves garlic, or garlic salt
3/4 Cup ketchup
2 dashes worchestershire sauce
1 Tbs dijon mustard
2 -3 tsp brn sugar
salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp red pepper flakes or ceyenne pepper ( optional
1 Cup water
2 TBS tomato paste

Steps:

1. In Large Skillet of Sauce pan, Brown Burger and Onion together, toss burger while cooking to make small crumbles. about 10 min. Drain off any excess fat.
2. Add; garlic , green pepper, Celery & seasonings. Cook & stir over Med Heat til softened. Add: Ketchup, worchestershire sauce, Mustard, Brn Sugar, Stir well. Do Your Taste test. then add additional seasoning if Needed, to Your taste.
3. Add Water, & 2 TBS tomato paste. Stir well, Simmer over med-Low heat til thick and fairly dry, Stirring often. about 20-30 min. This mixture should be thick, and ready to Place between two Heated Buns. Serve with Potato Salad, or Your Favorite Dish, Then Enjoy.