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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!"
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This recipe has been rated 266 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

What to Drink?
Wine Syrah

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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2004 by DeafDogLover 
Wonderful! The overall flavor is varied and distinct because of the added spices. To make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2004 by Rebslo 
A nice recipe! I made some changes and used ground turkey and 3/4 cup of beer instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2003 by COOK_4_3 
This is a really good basic sloppy joe recipe. I made a couple of changes: I halved the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2004 by BROOK-LYNN 
This recipe would have been great if i had wanted chili...i didnt i wanted sloppy joes...This... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2003 by JIMKAMOM 
Very Good Sloppy Joe Recipe!! We have been looking for a recipe to replace Manwich-I think we... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2007 by jen 
emily...my family loves your recipe! i've been making if for a few years now and it just keeps... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2003 by scarletini 
This was very good! I did increase the vinegar a bit to balance the sugar and it came out great! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2003 by CMANTEN 
My one and only experience with sloppy joes was the awful canned stuff as a kid. My husband... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2003 by Jerri 
My husband and I really enjoyed this recipe, it was easy and quick. The only difference I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2002 by MATINEEIDOL 
Wonderful sloppy joes - a little on the sweet side (which I happen to like), and I am not a... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Emily's Famous Sloppy Joes

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 327

  • Total Fat: 12.6g
  • Cholesterol: 52mg
  • Sodium: 618mg
  • Total Carbs: 34.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.1g
  • Protein: 19.3g

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