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A sloppy joe is an American dish of ground beef, onions, sweetened tomato sauce or ketchup and other seasonings, served on a hamburger bun. 

In my opinion, they are best served with a side of macaroni and cheese and french fries!

Recipe

Ingredients

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• 2 pound(s) lean ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 6 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 can(s) (6-ounce) tomato paste
• 2 tablespoon(s) chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
• 80 mls ketchup
• 60 mls Worcestershire sauce

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Directions

1. Brown meat in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove meat and set aside, then drain all but 1 tablespoon fat. Add onion and garlic to skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until onion is soft, about 8 minutes.
2. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, 2 more minutes. Stir in chili powder and salt and cook 1 more minute.
3. Add ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and reserved meat. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and let simmer 25 minutes.

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Enjoy :-)