A Most Delicious Sloppy Joe
Perfect for Friday nights, when you're feeding a crowd, or busy nights when you need something easy.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 148kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar white or cider vinegar works well too
- pinch of cloves
- pinch of cayenne pepper optional for added heat
- hamburger buns for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet combine the ground meat, celery, onion, and garlic. Cook over medium heat until the meat is thoroughly cooked. About 8-10 minutes. Drain any moisture.
- Add remaining ingredients: brown sugar, salt, ketchup, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and vinegar. Stir to incorporate all the ingredients, using a spatula to break up any chunks of meat into smaller bite sizes. Add cloves, and cayenne pepper (optional) or freshly cracked black pepper.
- Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve in buns.
Nutrition
Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 472mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 144IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg