Reviewed: Sep. 24, 2009

My family loved the recipe thanks for posting it. I did take liberty to try it with the beer suggestion another poster mentioned and loved it even more(3/4 cup beer + 3/4 cup water).

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Jeanna in NC

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Reviewed: Aug. 4, 2009

no sure why but this came out way to spicy hot for my taste, my husband like it o.k. that's why I gave it a two and not a one. I don't plan to make this again

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Donna

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Home Town: Gaffney, South Carolina, USA

Living In: Savannah, Georgia, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 18, 2009

We love this recipe..so fresh and yummy compared to canned stuff! I use ground turkey, but otherwise follow the recipe... I dont' really measure carefully though and so sometimes it is more spicy and sometimes more sweet, but always great! I disagree with the person who said this recipe doesn't taste like sloppy joe...unless you just prefer the canned kind! This is a great recipe!

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Sara W.

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Reviewed: Jun. 2, 2009

I have been using this recipe since 2000. I love it! I have never made sloppy joes out of a can since. Thank You!

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BeckasKitchen

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Reviewed: May 9, 2009

I used ground turkey in this to make it healthier. I also left out the bell pepper b/c my hubby doesn't care for them. These were awesome! The sauce is very flavorful and thick so the Joes aren't too sloppy.

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lilbritt_82

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Reviewed: Apr. 16, 2009

My son would eat this every day if I let him! Found this recipe over a year ago, and if we have ground beef or turkey in the house (I've even make it with 3 grain tempeh) he get's mad if I make something else. I increase the vinegar and cut back a bit on the cumin and oregano, but that's just my taste. Sometimes I have to add more tomato paste and water, or tomato sauce depending on how moist the meat is. We all love it, and it NEVER lasts! Thank You!

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Reviewed: Feb. 16, 2009

The best after a few little changes...beer instead of water (I used Heineken), more tomato paste, half sugar, a half measure more of the spices, cider vinegar instead of white, and softened the onions and peppers before adding to beef.

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LJANAY44

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Reviewed: Jan. 23, 2009

Go Emily! This doesn't come close to chili, whoever that moron is that said so. It does have a great sweetness and light and zesty kick. We made a double recipe and added some beer also. Serving on toasted buns with Cottage Fries and Homemade Bowtie Pasta Salad. Let's Eat! ;)

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Reviewed: Nov. 17, 2008

This is a great Sloppy Joe recipe! Very tasty and flavorful. I have made this several times and always use ground turkey, and it tastes great!

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Reviewed: Oct. 29, 2008

Great..It is nothing like chili. It is the first sloppy jo recipe that my kids will eat. It was also good because I had everything in my pantry

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Reviewed: Oct. 7, 2008

So good! I cooked it up and then put it in the crockpot. Great for a football party!

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Home Town: Buffalo, New York, USA

Living In: Sardinia, New York, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 13, 2008

Made this last night. The teenager and the husband both like it VERY much. GREAT Sloppy Joe's. Just watch the water - I used about half the amount called for. I also grated the red bell pepper, onion and pressed the garlic. Enjoy!

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Colleen

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Reviewed: Aug. 3, 2008

My husband and two kids really liked this and we don't often have sloppy joes. I was trying to use up some leftover ingredients and this solved my problem -- I made substitutions -- I used 1/2 can of diced tomatoes and 1/4 cup catsup, rice vinegar instead of distilled white vinegar, and 1 and 1/2 roasted red peppers (from a jar) instead of the fresh red pepper. I also used 11b instead of 1.5 lbs of ground beef. I simmered it for a good 1/2 hour until it wasn't runny and the flavors came together really nicely. We really liked this recipe, though I think the version I made was probably a little heavier on the vegetables, lighter on the meat. It was great.

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JULLUM

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Reviewed: Jun. 5, 2008

Delicious! I started making these a couple years ago, when we got tired of the sloppy joe recipes with ketchup. When we need a quick, no-brainer meal on a busy day, I often to resort to this.

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Reviewed: Apr. 24, 2008

I've made this recipe many times and my family LOVES it!! To make this as easy as grabbing a can of Manwich, I make "spice packets" using snack-size zip lock bags and filling with garlic powder (instead of fresh), chili powder, paprika, cumin, brown sugar, oregano, salt, and pepper. I make about 6 of these at time while all the spices are out. I also stock the pantry with 6 cans of tomato paste. Then, when I need a quick supper, I buy 1.5# hamburger or ground turkey, brown it up, add tomato paste, water, vinegar, and a "spice packet". Sometimes, I brown the meat and stick it in the freezer to have on hand. This is a super recipe and healthier than grabbing a can of Manwich!

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Cande R.

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Reviewed: Mar. 3, 2008

Easily the worst sloppy joe recipe I have ever tried. Very bland. One slight step up from plain ground beef on a bun.

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Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2008

Ultimate to-die-for sloppy joes on a winter night. I've made this recipe for quite some time. Every time I serve it for guests, I'm always asked for the recipe. Ah....if only I could claim it! Thank you for a great recipe. Reading some reviews, sounds like there might be some taste differences going on. That being said, I would recommend playing around with the chili powder, brown sugar and garlic. My husband has had it several times with me and said tonight was one of the best. I did keep the brown sugar as is, I put in two teaspoons of chili powder for our guests (instead of three/one tablespoon) and put in tons on garlic. But then again, I'm one of those people who looked at the first initial 3 cloves of garlic and immediately doubled it! One thing I've found through the years is the way garlic is presented into a dish. I used to mince it, but found a Pampered Chef garlic press at a party I can't live without. Not only is it faster and easier than mincing, but it releases the juices of the garlic into your dishes (a tip for not only this dish, but others as well). All in all, I obviously could go on about it. I had a very particular person at my table tonight and he loved it, so I knew this was the ultimate score. Thank again!!

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Erin

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Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2007

Not very good. Way too sweet.

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Reviewed: Nov. 20, 2007

Even though I was missing some of thef spices, I got a lot of compliments.

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Reviewed: Nov. 10, 2007

Great recipe! However Sloppy Joes II is a bit easier and just as good if not better. This recipe does have a different flavor that is a nice change from most sloppy joe recipes. It's not chili, that's for sure. It is definitely worth a try!!!

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