Recipe and source notes

Hess’ Sloppy Joes

2 servings Source yield

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 lbs 85% lean beef, ground twice
  • ¼ cup onion, finely chopped
  • ¾ cup celery with leaves, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup green pepper, chopped
  • ½ tsp lemon rind, grated
  • ¼ cup catsup
  • ¾ cup beef broth
  • ½ tsp dry mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Make it step by step

  1. Add salt to meat.
  2. Turn into a large dry, cold frying pan.
  3. Stir over medium heat with a large kitchen fork (not a spoon) until meat changes color all over, pouring off any liquid fat as it collects.
  4. Add onion, celery, and green pepper.
  5. Stir and cook 1–2 minutes.
  6. Combine all remaining ingredients; add to meat and mix well.
  7. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and let simmer gently for 15–20 minutes, stirring frequently, until cooked and well mixed.

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