Sloppy Joes

Classic Sloppy Joes

Soft sandwich buns work best with this classic kid-friendly recipe, as do chips and pickles.

The beef mixture can also be served over pasta.

Ingredients:

• 400g (4 patties) ground beef

• 1 tablespoon canola oil

• salt and pepper

• 1 medium onion

• 1/2 bell pepper

• 1 celery stalk

• 2 cloves garlic

• 1 bottle (450ml) tomato sauce

• 4 soup spoons ketchup

• 1 soup spoon Worcestershire sauce

• 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted

Directions:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, 5 to 7 minutes.

Add ground beef to skillet. Cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until it is no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes.

Stir tomato sauce, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce into beef mixture in skillet. Simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes.

Season the mixture with more salt and pepper, as desired. Spoon onto buns, and serve immediately.

Sloppy joe mixture keeps in the freezer up to three months. Freeze individual portions, then defrost as needed.

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