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Mark's Nearly Famous Sloppy Joes

By: CHUCKIE768

"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."

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What to Drink?
	Syrah
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	Beer

Prep Time:
30 Min

Cook Time:
4 Hrs

Ready In:
4 Hrs 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings

Ingredients

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

In a large heavy skillet, cook ground beef until evenly brown; drain well.
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.
Cover, and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally. Skim off excess fat.