Sweet and Tangy Sloppy Joes

Kelly M.'s Note:

Created for RSC #9. I love Sloppy Joes for a hot lunch. This version adds a little something different.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small white onion , chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• ¼ cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 orange, juice of (about 1/4 cup)
• ½ tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄8; teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)

Directions:

1. In a large skillet brown ground beef and onion over medium heat.
2. Drain off excess fat.
3. Stir in the remaining ingredients until well blended.
4. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve hot on your favorite buns or bread.

Reviews

[*Kathy*]

I had such high hopes for this recipe, but he feedback from my family was so-so. I think the recipe is good, but my family prefers a tangy/spicy sauce rather than a sweet recipe -- who knew!

[Whatscooking?]

These were tasty and easy to make. Hubbie and I thought they were a little too sweet-we like things on the spicier side at

[LoveMy2Angels]

Although I liked the simplicity of this recipe, I really didn't care much for the taste of it. It was a little on the watery side so I cooked it for a little longer then suggested. I tasted it and it still need "something". I'm rating the recipe based on following the recipe as-is. However, I added about 1/4 cup of our favorite BBQ Sauce and it tasted heavenly! I would rate a four star with the added BBQ sauce to it. The recipe is a keeper for me but with the added ingredient. I've never had Sloppy Joe out of a can, so, perhaps to some people, this homemade version is an upgrade :-).