Tonya's Terrific Sloppy Joes

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I'm just beginning to cook so my recipes are pretty quick and simple. This recipe is a really simple, quick, and tasty 'Sloppy Joe.' This is what we are having tonight before we go to the football game. You can also let this simmer in a slow cooker after browning the ground beef if you prefer.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 pounds ground beef

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • ¼ cup chopped celery

  • 7 ounces ketchup

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 teaspoon vinegar

  • ¼ teaspoon dry mustard powder

  • teaspoon lemon juice

  • 8 white or wheat hamburger buns

Directions

  1. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble ground beef into skillet; add onion and celery. Cook and stir beef mixture until beef is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes.

  2. Stir ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, mustard, and lemon juice through the beef mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook mixture at a simmer until mixture is hot and sauce has thickened, about 20 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

362 Calories
15g Fat
31g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 362
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 573mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 24g 47%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 360mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.