This amazing recipe comes from an unlikely source, my mother. She's not known for her cooking skills, and she admits this openly. This is the recipe she made me as wee tot and all the way up through my teen years. When my wife tasted it for the first time, she about had cow, because it was so good. I didn't know any better. It's what I ate my whole upbringing. After my wife's reaction, I began to respect this recipe.
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 lbs hamburger
1 medium onion, chopped
1 1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup water
1 can diced tomatoes (This is not part of my mother's original recipe. I love this addition. My wife hates it)
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
Chopped tomatoes
Swiss, provolone, or mozzarella cheese
Cook hamburger and onion, then drain excess fat.
Stir in 1 1/4 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons mustard, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon vinegar (and can of diced tomatoes if you choose).
You can put the sloppy Joe sauce on a hamburger bun or a deli sandwich bun. Which ever you choose.
Sometimes I like freshly chopped tomatoes on mine and/or...
Swiss cheese. Mmmm!
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