Jill's Sloppy Joes

Who doesn't love a good sloppy joe? This recipe is perfect for a crowd of adults or children. Make your sloppy joe mix early and just keep it warm until dinner - you won't have to miss any of the party being stuck in the kitchen. Jill's combination of spices, celery, onion, and garlic are what make this recipe stand out.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 297 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 onion, chopped
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 ½ cups chopped celery
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3 pounds ground beef
• 1 (28 ounce) bottle ketchup
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon grill seasoning

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook the ground beef, onion, and celery in a large skillet over medium-high until the meat is fully cooked; drain off the excess liquid. Mix in the garlic, salt, pepper, grill seasoning, cumin, paprika, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and water. Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Serve on toast or hamburger buns.