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Sloppy Joes

Source of Recipe


From "Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook"






List of Ingredients



• 1 pound lean ground beef
  
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  
• 1/2 large bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  
• 1 large rib celery, finely chopped
  
• 1 clove garlic, minced
  
• 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
  
• 2 Tbsp cider vinegar (or more, if needed)
  
• 2 Tbsp firmly packed light or dark brown sugar
  
• 1 tsp paprika
  
• 1/2 tsp dry mustard
  
• 3/4 tsp salt
  
• 1/2 tsp chili powder, or to taste
  
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  
• Dash of hot sauce, such as Tabasco
  
• Dash of cayenne pepper
  
• .
  
• Hamburger buns or other soft sandwich rolls, for serving
  






Instructions



1. In a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook the beef with the onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic, stirring to break up the meat.
   
   
2. When the meat is cooked through, transfer the meat and vegetables to the slow cooker. Add the remaining Sloppy Joe ingredients and stir to combine well. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours.
   
   
3. Taste and add more vinegar or sugar, if desired. Serve the meat mixture spooned on top of the buns.
   
   Serves 4