"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Sat, 09 Jul 2011 20:00:50 -0500, Pringles CheezUms
> > wrote:
>
>> I'm looking for a good sloppy joe recipe.
>>
>> I like savory sloppy's better than sweet, so if it has more than a small
>> bit of brown sugar, ketchup, bbq sauce or other kinds of sweetener,
>> well I'm glad you enjoy it but I probably won't. Manwich is almost too
>> sweet for me.
>> If anyone knows McCormick sloppy joe spice mix, that's what I'm trying
>> to get a homemade version of.
>>
>> So please help find a good sloppy joe recipe!
>
> I like Manwich (from a packet) but I haven't made it in years, so I
> don't know if their recipe is different now or not. Looking up
> Copycat +McCormick sloppy joe recipe, this was the first one that came
> up.
>
> 1 pound ground beef
> 1 Tablespoon oil
> 2 cups chopped onion (remember yellow onions are the sweetest)
> 4 cloves fresh garlic-finely minced
> 1/2-3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
> 1 cup tomato ketchup*
> 1 cup diced green bell pepper (I'd use less)
> 1/4 cup red wine (water or beef stock would be a better choice)
> 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
> 1 Tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
> 1 Tablespoon white vinegar
> 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce (seems like too much, try 1 tsp)
> 1 teaspoon chili powder-if unavailable omit (I'd leave it out)
>
> Pre-heat a heavy skillet add the oil and cook the beef, onion and
> garlic over medium high heat until beef is browned and onion is
> tender. Drain excess fat and oil, then add the remaining ingredients
> and simmer over low heat for 45-60 minutes. If the mixture isn't as
> thick as you like when the cooking time is up, uncover and simmer
> until thickened. If mixture is too thick add a little water or some
> more wine.
>
> * If you think that ketchup will make it too sweet, substitute tomato
> sauce and then substitute vegetable stock for the wine.
>
>
>
> --
>
> Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.


Oh My, The last time I opened a can of Manwich I ended up tossing it in
the garbage. Maybe I wasn't drunk enough to enjoy it