tongue-teasing sloppy joes

(1 rating)
Recipe by
RUTH CARRAWAY
ASHLAND, KY

I found this simple recipe in a set of cookbooks I purchased over 40 years ago while I was a student in high school Home Economics. The clove/catsup/mustard combination has become a flavorful addiction for me.

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For tongue-teasing sloppy joes

  • 1 lb
    lean ground beef
  • 1 Tbsp
    oil
  • 1 c
    yellow cooking onion, chopped
  • 1 c
    green pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp
    sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp
    ground cloves
  • 1 c
    catsup
  • 6 to 8
    hamburger buns

How To Make tongue-teasing sloppy joes

  • 1
    Place oil in large skillet. Over medium-high heat stir and cook beef till no longer pink. Add remaining ingredients except hamburger buns, stirring to combine well.
  • 2
    Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to simmer and cook for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • 3
    Spoon over warm hamburger buns to serve.
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