Try this free Sloppy Joe Seasoning for homestyle flavor that will bring back memories.

The Sloppy Joe - a classic recipe that has withstood the test of time. Simple sandwiches that eat like a meal are always a family favorite.

Sloppy Joe Seasoning Mix

1 cup dried minced onion
3 tablespoons green pepper flakes
4 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons instant minced garlic
2 teaspoons each dry mustard
2 teaspoons celery seed
2 teaspoons chili powder

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until evenly distributed. Spoon mixture onto a 6-inch square of aluminum foil and fold to make airtight. Label with date and contents. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 6 months. Yield: About 1 package or 3 Tbsp of mix.

To make: Brown 1 pound lean ground beef in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease. Add 1 package (or 3 Tbsp) Sloppy Joe seasoning mix, 1/2 cup water, one 8-ounce can of tomato sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over toasted hamburger buns or onion rolls. Makes 6 servings.

Did You Know?

Sloppy Joe's are simpler version of a barbeque sandwich which uses shredded beef or pork and barbecue sauce. One that is made made from ground turkey instead of ground beef is also known as a sloppy tom.

The term "sloppy" comes from the fact that eating it as if it were a normal sandwich often results in the meat and sauce spilling out. It may also be served "open face". A sloppy Joe served with no bun at all is known as a saucy beefeater.

According to the "In Mama’s Kitchen" website,

"[R]esearch at the Carnegie Library suggests that the Sloppy Joe began in a Sioux City, Iowa, cafe as a "loose meat sandwich" in 1930, the creation of a cook named Joe..."

In Iowa, a variant known as the loosemeat sandwich, or a Maid-Rite is found. This version of the sandwich is made with only seasoned ground beef, and does not include a tomato-based sauce.

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A roasting pan lined with decorative towel.  Fill it with an assortment of meat and poultry seasoning such as homemade sloppy Joe mix, chili seasoning ,spaghetti seasoning ,taco seasoning , and a Main course Cookbook, a meat thermometer, apron, pot holders or mitts.  You could also put in a bottle of wine.

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