Band Camp Sloppy Joes

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When our kids went to band camp, I used to volunteer. A school cook who worked at the camp showed me how to make this recipe. Now I make it for my grandkids and to share at get togethers with our friends. It's great on hot dogs too.

by yamma·published 2003-07-24

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Lunch/Snacks

Servings

10 serving(s)

Total time

40 min

prep 10 min

Calories / serving

261 kcal

Ingredients (5)

serves

2 lbs ground beefground-beef
1 large onion, dicedonion
3/4 cup ketchupketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar (more or less depending on how sweet you like your joe's)
1/2 teaspoon black pepperpepper

Instructions (11 steps)

01Put ground beef into a large pan.
02Put enough cold water over beef to cover.
03Use you hands or take a fork and stir the meat in the cold water to break it into fine pieces (It looks a mess, but this is a great way to defat the burger).
04Cook the hamburger and water stirring it until it comes to a boil, cook for 3-4 minute.
05Carefully drain the meat into a large colander then return it to the pot.
06Add the onion and cook until onion is clear.

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