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Tonya's Awesome Sloppy Joes

Tonya's Awesome Sloppy Joes deliver a bold, sweet-tangy sauce that clings to tender, crumbled beef with soft bites of onion and celery for balance. The flavors are comforting and nostalgic, perfect for casual weeknight dinners or game-day gatherings when you need something hearty and satisfying on a bun.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook30 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Tonya's Awesome Sloppy Joes
  1. 1

    Set a large skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble the ground beef into the skillet; add the onion and celery. Cook and stir the beef mixture until the beef is fully browned, 7 to 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Stir the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, mustard, and lemon juice into the beef mixture. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until the mixture is hot and the sauce has thickened, about 20 minutes.