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Sloppy Joe Seasoning Mix Recipe

From The Complete Make-A-Mix Cookbook by Karine Eliason (HarperPerennial), for About.com

Keep this homemade spice mix on hand to make sloppy joes in a jiffy. Recipe may be multiplied. Store in a cool, dry place up to 6 months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 Tablespoon instant minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon dried green pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Preparation:

Combine onion, green pepper flakes, salt, cornstarch, garlic, dry mustard, celery seed, and chili powder 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, enough for 6 servings of sloppy joes

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

Makes 6 servings

Recipe Source: The Complete Make-A-Mix Cookbook by Karine Eliason (HarperPerennial Library)
Reprinted with permission.

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