Sloppy Joes

Okay, if you're looking for some awesome, unique, fancy way to prepare Sloppy Joes then you should probably keep searching... This is just a basic, easy, cheap way to make them. This recipe came from my grandma and it's been a staple in my family for as long as I can remember. It's not one of my husband's favorites, so I make it when he's gone. :)

Things you'll need:

1 lb ground beef
1 onion, grated
1 - 8oz can tomato sauce
1/4 C ketchup
1 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp vinegar
Hamburger buns
Your favorite sloppy joe toppings

First, brown the ground beef and onion together. I don't grate mine because I like the big chunks of onion in it. Grating is great if you have kids, though. They'll never know that they're in there. ;)

This is actually 2 lbs of ground beef. I'm cooking extra beef now to freeze and safe to use another day. It's a quick trick I use when I'm cooking for one. :)



While it's browning mix the tomato sauce, ketchup, sugar and vinegar in a bowl. If you want to skip this, and just throw it in the pan after you finish browning, go for it... I won't judge. ;)



Once the beef is browned, drain off the fat and add the sauce.





Let it simmer on a low setting for 20 minutes.



Slap it on a bun with your favorite toppings (mine of which are cheese and dill pickles), and you're done! :) Easy as pie!! Which is really a dumb expression. Pie isn't THAT easy... Hmmm...