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messy sloppy joe slider with meat falling out of the center.

Sloppy Joe Recipe (Simple)

Longbourn Farm • Alli Kelley
Sloppy joes are a traditional meal that millions of people grew up with and continue to enjoy because of the flavors and simplicity. This old-fashioned sloppy joe recipe is sure to bring back some nostalgic memories and create new ones with the family.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 391 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 pound ground meat
  • ½ cup onion (diced)
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Brown ground meat.
  • While meat is browning, whisk remaining ingredients except the orange zest for the sauce.
  • When the meat is almost finished browning, add the onion and garlic and cook until translucent.
  • Add the sauce and simmer until thickened, about 5-8 minutes.
  • Add the orange zest and cook for another minute.
  • Serve on hamburger buns that have been buttered and heated until golden on a griddle.

Nutrition

Calories: 391kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 666mgPotassium: 548mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 310IUVitamin C: 5.9mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 2.6mg
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