TANGY SLOPPY JOES

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"I first tasted this recipe at a rehearsal dinner for a church Christmas program about 20 years ago," writes Sharon De Roos of Elgin, Illinois. "It's the best sloppy joe mix that I have ever had and I receive many compliments, and of course, requests for the recipe!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup chili sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook the beef, celery, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. , Stir in the ketchup, chili sauce, sugars, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 1180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.