Whimpies

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

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 352 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.