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Make-Ahead Sloppy Joes

By: Alyne Fuller

"'I frequently made big batches of these flavorful filled buns when our six children were growing up,' relates Alyne Fuller of Odessa, Texas. 'Having the zesty sandwiches in the freezer was such a time-saver on busy days. Now my kids make them for their families.'"

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Prep Time:
30 Min

Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 14 servings

Ingredients

1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
14 sandwich buns, split
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

In a large skillet, brown sausage, beef and onion. Remove from the heat; drain. Remove the centers from the tops and bottoms of each bun. Tear removed bread into small pieces; add to skillet. Set buns aside.
Stir in remaining ingredients into sausage mixture. Spoon about 1/3 cupful onto the bottom of each bun; replace tops. Wrap individually in heavy-duty foil.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until heated through or freeze for up to 3 months.