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Tori Hammontree

Homemade Sloppy Joes With Smoky Paprika

A simple, pantry-friendly homemade sloppy Joe mix featuring ground beef, ketchup, and smoky paprika.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups ketchup
  • 1/4 cup beef broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • to taste seasonings paprika, salt, and pepper recommended
  • burger buns
  • to taste condiments optional

Method
 

  1. Partially cook ground beef in a medium saucepan, then drain. Dice and add onion before the beef finishes cooking.
  2. Add seasonings; cook until beef is completely done.
  3. Add wet ingredients; bring to a simmer and taste.
  4. Adjust to taste, adding more ketchup or using less Worcestershire as preferred.
  5. Set aside to cool. Toast buns, add preferred condiments, and fill with the sloppy Joe mixture.

Notes

The wet ingredients consist of the ketchup, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice.