sloppy joes

Name: Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3-4 pound(s) ground beef, browned & drained; 1 jar(s) chili sauce (12 oz); 1 jar(s) water, fill empty chili sauce bottle and use; 1 cup(s) ketchup; 1/4 cup(s) cider vinegar; 1/2 cup(s) brown sugar; 1/4 cup(s) sweet pickle relish (add more to taste); 1 - onion, chopped; 1 - green pepper, chopped

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Shannon Smith

Franklin, TN

Updated on May 29, 2021

My mom has made this for years and it is a family favorite.

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Sloppy Joes on a roll with chips and a pickle.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Sloppy Joes are always a family favorite and this homemade recipe will be on repeat. With the perfect balance of flavors, this mix cooks down to sweet and tangy perfection. It's an economical family meal.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 30 Min

cook time 2 Hr

method Stove Top

yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

3-4 pounds ground beef, browned & drained
1 jar chili sauce (12 oz)
1 jar water, fill empty chili sauce bottle and use
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish (add more to taste)
1 - onion, chopped
1 - green pepper, chopped

How To Make sloppy joes

Test Kitchen Tips

We added a little extra water after an hour. Just keep an eye on this while it's simmering to make sure it does not dry out.

Step 1

Brown ground beef and drain in a large skillet.

Step 2

Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and sweet relish.
Step 3

Add all sauce ingredients and stir well. Turn heat to low. Cover and simmer for at least 2 hours.
Step 4

Make sure to stir often ad don't allow the mixture to dry out.
Step 5

Serve with your favorite rolls. Enjoy!
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