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Homemade Sloppy Joes

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A simple recipe for classic sloppy joes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 hamburger buns

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the ketchup, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard.
  4. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the hamburger buns.

Notes

  • Serve immediately.
  • You can add a dash of hot sauce for a little spice.

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