Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 medium-size onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 large red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 large rib celery, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• One 6-oz can tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, or more as needed
• 2 tablespoons firmly packed light or dark brown sugar, or more as needed
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, or to taste
• dash of hot sauce, such as Tabasco
• dash of cayenne pepper
• Hamburger buns or other soft sandwich rolls for serving

Directions

1. In a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook the beef with the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic, stirring to break up the meat. When the meat is cooked through, transfer the meat and veggies to the slow cooker. Add the remaining Sloppy Joe ingredients and stir to combine well. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours.

2. Taste and add more vinegar, sugar, worcestershire, chili powder or hot sauce if desired. Serve the meat mixture spooned into the buns.

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   These tasted like the Sloppy Joes my mom used to make when I was little. SOOOOO good! During step #2 I did add more of all of those, but I like mine spicy!****

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