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"secret" sloppy joes

Recipe by
Kelly Allen
New Carlisle, OH

No secret about it... These bad boys are delicious! The only reason I call it "secret" is because my husband HATES anything mustard, so I had to keep that from him. But when he found out my secret ingredient, he was surprised at it. Still no luck getting him to eat anything else with real mustard, though....

yield 4 -6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For "secret" sloppy joes

  • 1
    small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    finely chopped garlic
  • 1 lb
    ground meat of your choice (chicken, pork, turkey, beef, etc)
  • 2 c
    ketchup
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    coleman's english mustard powder
  • 2 Tbsp
    light brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • your favorite toppings (cheese, pickles, mustard, etc)

How To Make "secret" sloppy joes

  • 1
    In a large skillet over medium heat, lightly spray your skillet with cooking spray, and add the onions. Cook until translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Add the garlic and the ground meat. Cook until completely brown. DO NOT DISCARD JUICES.
  • 2
    Add remaining ingredients, minus the salt and pepper, and let simmer for approximately 20-25minutes, stirring occasionally. Right before serving, add salt and pepper to taste.
  • 3
    Any sloppy joe must have your favorite toppings! Add mustard, sweet pickles, cheese, etc, to your sandwich and customize as you and your family like!
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