Sloppy Joes (+ 3 Variations)

• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 6 hamburger buns

1. Coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Crumble in the ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes.
2. Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, vinegar, worcestershire sauce and sugar. Simmer on medium-low for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. To serve, spoon about 1/2 cup of the mixture on each hamburger bun. Serve with pickles and coleslaw, if desired.
4. Variations:.
5. Asian: Add 2 cloves chopped garlic, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger and substitute 2 tablespoons light soy sauce for Worcestershire sauce. Serve over white rice or on hamburger buns.
6. Italian: Add 1 teaspoon dried oregano and 1/2 teaspoon dried italian seasoning. Stir in marinara sauce instead of ketchup. Substitute prebaked pizza crust for hamburger buns and garnish with shredded mozzarella.
7. Mexican: Add 1 tablespoon chili powder and substitute prepared salsa for the ketchup. Serve in taco shells.

lean ground beef, tomato sauce, ketchup, white wine vinegar, worcestershire sauce, sugar, buns

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sloppy-joes-3-variations-396238 (may not work)