Whimpies

Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

This whimpies recipe is typically served on a hamburger bun. This deftly seasoned ground beef sloppy joe will have your family returning for seconds.

Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds ground beef
1 cup ketchup
1 cup chili sauce
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Directions

1 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir celery, onion, green bell pepper, and garlic in hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef, increase heat to medium-high, and stir until crumbly and browned, about 10 minutes.
2 Stir in ketchup, chili sauce, water, parsley, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, mustard powder, chili powder, and paprika until well combined; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.