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Erickson Homemade Sloppy Joes

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Erickson Homemade Sloppy Joes
Prep
15 min
Yield
4 servings

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Ingredients

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Directions

  1. 1. Brown beef with onion and pepper; drain excess fat.
  2. 2. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  3. 3. Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire, brown sugar, paprika, Dijon, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4. Simmer 10 to 15 minutes until thick and spoonable. Serve on toasted buns.

Equipment

Standard home kitchen equipment appropriate to the method

Instant-read thermometer when cooking meat, poultry, or seafood

Food safety & storage

Keep raw beef refrigerated and avoid cross-contamination. Ground beef should reach 160°F; whole cuts should reach at least 145°F with a 3-minute rest.

Store leftovers in a clean glass container in the refrigerator.

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