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A white enamel plate with a Heinz Chili Sauce Sloppy Joe and crinkle cut French fries with a platter of sloppy joes, bowl of French fries, and bowl of pickle slices in the background.

Sloppy Joes with Heinz Chili Sauce

This easy homemade sloppy joes recipe will take you back to your childhood. A tangy, not-to-sweet sauce flavors tender ground beef--the perfect contrast to the tart and sour dill pickles that go on top. In less than 30 minutes, this easy family friendly recipe is on the table!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
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Equipment

  • dry measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • chef's knife
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup Heinz chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon salted butter
  • ½ cup chopped Vidalia onion (or other sweet onion)
  • ⅓ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pound ground round
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • Dill pickle chips

Instructions

  • Make the sauce: Combine the chili sauce, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and vinegar in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until the beef crumbles and is no longer pink, about 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir in the sauce and simmer until the mixture is thickened. Spoon the meat mixture onto hamburger buns and top with pickles.

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