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One Pot Sloppy Joes- The classic! Ground beef simmered in a tangy sauce. It's all made up in one pot and can easily be doubled to feed a crowd. 

 I have shared this recipe in the past and the one question is....is that ketchup amount correct?  The answer?  Yes, it is.   

This is my mom's sloppy joe recipe and just the smell of it in my kitchen transports me back to my childhood.  It's so yummy and goes perfect with a side of plain ole' potato chips!

Ingredients

• Ground beef
• Onion
• Celery
• White vinegar
• Brown sugar
• Lemon juice
• Dijon mustard
• Worcestershire sauce
• Ketchup
• Salt/Pepper

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Can I Use Ground Turkey?

Yes. Your ground beef can easily be replaced with ground turkey. 

Onion and Celery

I like to use fresh versions of both.  I chop them up pretty well, so, I don't have chunks in the sauce. However, you can use dry minced onion or celery salt as a replacement. 

Can This Be Doubled?

Yes! This can easily be doubled. The doubled version will serve about 10-12 people! 

Can I Freeze This?

Again, yes!  Make your sloppy joes as directed and let them cool completely.  Then, store in a freezer safe, covered storage bag or container.  They will be good for 3-6 months. When you are ready, defrost to room temperature, then, reheat in a skillet. 

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One Pot Sloppy Joes

The classic! Ground beef simmered in a tangy sauce. It's all made up in one pot and can easily be doubled to feed a crowd.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 60 mins

Hands-Off Time: 0 mins

Yield: Serves: 6

Servings:

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Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 onion , chopped or grated (or 1 TBSP minced onion)
• 1/2 stalk celery, chopped or grated
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 3/4 cup ketchup

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Instructions

1. In a large pot, brown ground beef until it's no longer pink. If needed, drain. Return browned meat to pot.
2. Add in remainder of ingredients and stir it all to combine. Let the mixture come to a simmer, then, lower heat. Simmer for 1 hour before serving.

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