Emily's Famous Sloppy Joes Recipe
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Emily's Famous Sloppy Joes

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"This is just a good old-fashioned Sloppy Joe recipe. Just slap some on a bun and enjoy!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (233)

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What to Drink?
Wine Syrah
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 8 hamburger buns, split

Directions

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. Add the onion and red bell pepper; saute for 5 more minutes, or until onion is tender. Drain the fat.
  2. Mix in tomato paste and water, stirring until paste is dissolved. Stir in garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, vinegar, brown sugar, oregano, salt and pepper. Continue to heat for 5 to 10 minutes, or until mixture is thick and stewy.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 328 | Total Fat: 12.6g | Cholesterol: 52mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2004 by Rebslo   view full review
A nice recipe! I made some changes and used ground turkey and 3/4 cup of beer instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2004 by RogueOnion8   view full review
Wonderful! The overall flavor is varied and distinct because of the added spices. To make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2003 by COOK_4_3   view full review
This is a really good basic sloppy joe recipe. I made a couple of changes: I halved the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2004 by BROOK-LYNN   view full review
This recipe would have been great if i had wanted chili...i didnt i wanted sloppy joes...This...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2007 by jen   view full review
emily...my family loves your recipe! i've been making if for a few years now and it just keeps...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2003 by JIMKAMOM   view full review
Very Good Sloppy Joe Recipe!! We have been looking for a recipe to replace Manwich-I think we...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2003 by scarletini   view full review
This was very good! I did increase the vinegar a bit to balance the sugar and it came out great!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2008 by Erin   view full review
Ultimate to-die-for sloppy joes on a winter night. I've made this recipe for quite some time....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2003 by Jerri   view full review
My husband and I really enjoyed this recipe, it was easy and quick. The only difference I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2003 by CMANTEN   view full review
My one and only experience with sloppy joes was the awful canned stuff as a kid. My husband...

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