September 2025

One simple, all-time childhood favorite dinner option is the classic sloppy joe. Brown some ground beef with a bit of onion, pour in a can of sloppy joe mix, simmer for a bit, and then spoon it onto a hamburger bun, and dinner is served.

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INGREDIENTS 1 pound of ground beef 2 tablespoons of butter 1/2 an onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 tablespoon of Worchestershire sauce 2 tablespoons of ketchup 1 cup of beef broth 1 tablespoon of cornstarch 6 slices of provolone or cheese of choice Salt and pepper to taste 6 buns DIRECTIONS In a large skillet over mediumhigh heat, brown the ground beef until a crust appears, then break it apart. Remove the beef, leaving the fat, and add the butter, onions, and bell peppers.

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