Main Dish

Old Fashioned 1950s Sloppy Joes

Kolt Whitaker finishes first place in the Junior Division with his main dish, old fashioned 1950s sloppy joes. Whitaker will compete in the Rolling Plains District 3 2023 Food Show Wednesday, Nov. 29 in Jacksboro. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner
Kolt Whitaker finishes first place in the Junior Division with his main dish, old fashioned 1950s sloppy joes. Whitaker will compete in the Rolling Plains District 3 2023 Food Show Wednesday, Nov. 29 in Jacksboro. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook

Time: 35 Minutes

Serving Size: 8

People Ingredients:

1 tbsp cooking oil;

1 ½ pounds ground beef;

1 cup yellow onion, chopped;

½ cup red bell pepper, chopped;

½ cup celery, chopped;

2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce;

2 tbsp white vinegar;

2 tbsp brown sugar;

1 cup tomato sauce;

¾ cup ketchup;

½ tsp salt;

¼ tsp ground black pepper;

½ cup water;

8 hamburger buns (store-bought or homemade).

1. Chop…