Grandma's Sloppy Joes

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Grandma's Sloppy Joes
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on June 22, 2023

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 4 hamburger buns

Directions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder and pepper until the beef is browned and the vegetables are soft.
  2. Stir in the tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Divide the mixture between the hamburger buns and serve.

Interesting Facts

  • Sloppy Joes were created in the 1930s in Sioux City, Iowa.
  • The original name for the dish was "loosemeats" sandwiches.
  • The dish is popular in the United States, and is often served in school cafeterias.