Original 1940s Sloppy Joes
This is the original Sloppy Joe recipe from the 1940s, updated slightly for modern tastes. It combines ground beef with onion and green pepper, simmered in a tangy sauce made from ketchup, mustard, vinegar and optional Worcestershire. The mixture cooks for 25 to 30 minutes until rich and thick. Serve it on toasted bread or hamburger buns for a satisfying and easy family meal that can easily be doubled.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef, up to 1-1/2 lb
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup green pepper, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups ketchup
- 2 1/2 tablespoons prepared mustard
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Method
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet until browned, then drain off the fat.
- Stir the salt, chopped onion and chopped green pepper into the beef. Let it cook for 10 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Pour in the ketchup, mustard, white vinegar and optional Worcestershire sauce. Combine everything thoroughly and check the seasoning.
- Put a lid on the skillet and let the mixture cook gently for 25-30 minutes, stirring it now and then.
- Spoon the hot filling onto pieces of toast or into hamburger buns to serve.
Nutrition (per serving)
Sodium888100 mg
Recipe details
CategorySnack
AuthorThe Simple Recipe D
