Neat Sloppy Joes
Description
No green pepper in this recipe, so it's a hit with kids. We added this to the menu at a children's camp, and it has been a favorite for several years. The mixture is thick, so they are 'neat' rather than sloppy. This freezes and reheats well.
Ingredients
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2 pounds lean ground beef
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1 cup chopped celery
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
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1/4 cup ketchup
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1 tablespoon white vinegar
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1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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8 hamburger buns
Directions
1
Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until evenly browned, stirring to crumble. I like to use a potato masher to even out the lumps. Add celery and onion, cover and cook until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Drain off any grease.
2
Stir in (undiluted) tomato soup, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce; season with salt and garlic powder. Heat over low heat until simmering; simmer until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently to prevent burning on the bottom.
3
Spoon beef mixture on buns; serve.