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Grandma's Sloppy Joes

SUBMITTED BY: JENNCARLEN PHOTO BY: DavidP

"My grandma gave me this recipe last year. My co-workers are always asking me to make it for them. The ground cloves add that special flavor"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 143 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  45 Min
READY IN  55 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 hamburger buns, split

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the ground beef, onion, and green pepper. Cook until beef is browned, and drain off excess grease. Stir in the brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup and mustard, and season with cloves and salt. Simmer for 30 minutes on low. Serve on hamburger buns.

FOOTNOTE

  • If you double the recipe, you do not need to increase the vinegar.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2007 by Haley James
This is my first time making sloppy joes since no one in my family is a big fan. I added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2003 by CHAMOISEE
This recipe was good- classic sloppy joes. I was afraid to add a half tsp of cloves so only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2006 by awesome in tummy
Sorry, we didn't enjoy this at all. I made it exactly as stated, but used a sprinkling of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2006 by PressureCooker
Yum! I was looking for a quick recipe at the last minute and this came through with flying... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2006 by DiablosMom
This was a very rich and delicious sloppy joe recipe. I used half bbq sauce and half ketchup... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2006 by LINDACONN7580
my mother in law's recipe is similar to this one.. it is wonderful.. one suggestion.. use... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2003 by I'm nuts too...
This was good, somewhat dry, so I added more ketchup & some water, put it in the crockpot and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2003 by ZONAK
While I liked ths recipe, I thought there was too much clove. I only put in a 1/4 tsp. like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2007 by cookieman
I have made many recipes from this site, but until now I have never rated nor reviewed one. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2003 by SHAWN25
This was really good, although I omitted the peppers. Perfect if you're looking for something... MORE

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