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Easy Homemade Sloppy Joes

A quick, saucy homemade sloppy joe on hamburger buns - a nostalgic weeknight classic that comes together in one skillet.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 tsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1/4 cup celery chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup green pepper chopped
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3/4 tsp dry mustard
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • Worcestershire sauce to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Hamburger buns for serving

Method
 

  1. Sauté the onions, green peppers, and celery until softened.
  2. Add the ground beef and brown it, breaking it up as it cooks.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients, plus salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce to taste.
  4. Heat thoroughly and serve on hamburger-style buns.

Notes

Feeding a crowd? A scaled-up 60-serving version is included below the recipe.