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Mark's Nearly Famous Sloppy Joes

SUBMITTED BY: CHUCKIE768 PHOTO BY: ThreebyFiver

"I've been tweaking this recipe for years and think it's finally perfected. Like a good chili, it may be even better the second day. Serve on toasted hamburger buns."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 23 stars. This recipe average a 3.9 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  4 Hrs
READY IN  4 Hrs 30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1/4 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed chicken gumbo soup
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 6 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large heavy skillet, cook ground beef until evenly brown; drain well.
  2. In a slow cooker, combine onion, bell pepper, celery, condensed gumbo soup, tomato paste and brown sugar. Stir in lemon juice, mustard, ketchup, barbeque sauce and vinegar. season with Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, parsley, black pepper and salt. Stir in browned beef.
  3. Cover, and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally. Skim off excess fat.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN
I give anyone credit who spends the time trying to perfect a recipe. In our house sloppy joes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2005 by BAVERDUCE
I have made this recipe twice now. The first time it was awful...there was a taste in it that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2003 by TINKERBELL926
I THOUGHT THIS WAS GOOD, BUT IF YOU HAVE TO BUY ALL THE INGRIDIENTS I THINK IT WOULD BE TOO... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2003 by JAZZY-GIRL
This was a little expensive to make with so many ingredients, however worth the expense and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2007 by alleydog
I made this over the weekend to feed the friends that were helping my daughter move. It was a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2005 by PANDRITA
This one of the best recipes I have ever tried, especially within a five minute notice. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2005 by JAVABERN
I got roped into making sloppy joes for the office, (seems I have the only stove in town). ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2003 by CHUCKIE768
I used 3 pound beef and added chopped green onions, cooked in a crockpot. This is the best... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2003 by ARANDYGAIL
We ate these, but none of use were too impressed with them. The vinegar taste was very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2007 by ThreebyFiver
The texture of these is phenomenal. I think every ingredient is well worth the work. Jalapeno...