How to Make Homemade Sloppy Joe

Sloppy Joe is great for sandwiches or even dinner. It's easy to make and excellent for people with a busy schedule or if you feel like having a simple meal.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 12 inch frying pan
• 2 lbs of ground beef/ground chuck
• 3/4 cup of light brown sugar
• 1 tsp of mild yellow mustard
• 21/2 cups of ketchup
• 1-2 tsp of Worcestershire Sauce (to taste)
• 1/4 cup of dehydrated onions (soak in water for 5 minutes before using)
• 1 tsp of garlic powder
• Salt and pepper(to taste)
• 2 bay leaves

1. Brown the beef in the 12 inch pan. Stir occasionally and crumble beef. Drain beef for 3 minutes and replace them in the pan.
2. Add garlic powder, onions, Worcestershire, salt, pepper and stir.
3. Add ketchup, mustard, brown sugar and stir.
4. Add bay leaves and stir thoroughly.
5. Cook on high heat until boil. Cover. Simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally and serve.

Tips & Warnings

• If your mixture is too thick you can add 1/4 cup of water.
• Do not use tomato sauce or paste, they are too acidic.
• Do not use garlic salt.