How to Make Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce

Homemade sloppy joe sauce will please the whole family.

Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce was released in 1969. The slogan "A sandwich is a sandwich, but a Manwich is a meal," was introduced in the early 1970s. The sauce is a tomato-based sauced combined with ground beef to create a quick, hearty meal for an entire family in 15 minutes. Creating your own sloppy joe sauce allows you to use fresh ingredients and trade any preservatives present in Manwich sauce for a healthier more customizable sloppy joe sauce.

Things You'll Need

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 tbsp. dried minced onion
• 1/2 tsp. dried minced garlic
• 6 oz. can tomato paste
• 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 1 tbsp. finely diced bell pepper
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• Pinch of allspice
• 1 cup of water

Instructions

1. Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain off the excess fat.

2. Combine all other ingredients in the skillet and mix well with a spoon.

3. Bring mixture to a boil, then lower the temperature and let the sauce simmer for 15 minutes. The longer the sauce boils, the thicker the consistency will be.

Tips & Warnings

• An alternative to tomato paste is to use 8 oz. tomato sauce and 1 cup of ketchup. If you use tomato sauce, do not add water to the sauce.

References

• Conagra Foods: Manwich
• Spike & Jamie: Recipes
• Recipe Trove: Manwich Sloppy Joes