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ellen's easy sloppy joes

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Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
@Starwriter
Indianapolis, IN

This recipe came from a jar of spaghetti sauce and is super easy to make. It is so much better than those canned sauces that you mix with meat! Photo: francescorinaldi.com

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For ellen's easy sloppy joes

  • 1 lb
    ground chuck
  • 1 md
    onion, finely chopped
  • 1 sm
    green pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 1/2 c
    traditional spaghetti sauce with garlic (i like prego)
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    chili powder
  • 6
    hamburger buns

How To Make ellen's easy sloppy joes

  • 1
    In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the meat, onion and green pepper until meat is browned and vegetables are tender. Add salt while cooking. Drain fat.
  • 2
    Stir in the spaghetti sauce, mustard, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • 3
    When heated through, spoon mixture onto buns and enjoy!
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