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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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The reviewer gave this recipe 252 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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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

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 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2004 by RogueOnion
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 0 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 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 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 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 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 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 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 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 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 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2003 by ALEXISPNJ
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 0 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 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2003 by Jerri