We actually like Manwich. We know, sad, huh?
But this homemade recipe for Sloppy Joes is actually better than Manwich. Not quite as effortless, but it doesn't take too much muscle (or time).
Here's what you need and how you do it:
1 lb. ground beef or ground turkey
2-3 stalks celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup barbeque sauce
1 Tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard (optional)
salt and pepper
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 Tablespoon white vinegar
In a large skillet, brown ground beef or turkey, celery and onion. Drain the fat.
Stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer covered for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
If consistency is too watery, leave cover off and let moisture evaporate.
Serve on toasted buns with french fries and coleslaw.
ooh that looks tasty. made with boca crumbles, of course. i'm all about the meat analogs.
Posted by: Tina | August 27, 2008 at 10:12 AM
Whoa. I haven't had a sloppy joe since God was a boy. And that one looks STELLAR. WHERE DID YOU FIND THAT BREAD? Must. Have Some.
Finally sneaking back around the internet after the Olympics. Came to say hi, as well!
Posted by: foolery | August 28, 2008 at 09:24 PM
I wandered over here from Pioneer Woman and WOW! Watch out! I am excited to continue reading your blog- everything looks DIVINE!!! Thanks!
Posted by: Casey | September 07, 2008 at 03:10 PM
I wandered over here from Pioneer Woman and WOW! Watch out! I am excited to continue reading your blog- everything looks DIVINE!!! Thanks!
Posted by: Casey | September 07, 2008 at 03:10 PM
hey I like Manwich too!
Posted by: Vicky | September 11, 2008 at 08:32 PM
This has become our favorite dinner! I have made it at least 5 times since I discovered your blog a few months ago.
I double the batch and we eat leftovers on baked potatoes and it is even good cold in a pinch!
YUM YUM YUM!
Posted by: Nina | July 10, 2009 at 04:15 PM