EFK Tested
Erickson Homemade Sloppy Joes
An EFK Test Kitchen candidate designed for practical family cooking, strong flavor, and repeatable results.

- Prep
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
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Ingredients
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Directions
- 1. Brown beef with onion and pepper; drain excess fat.
- 2. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- 3. Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire, brown sugar, paprika, Dijon, salt, and pepper.
- 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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