1968 Recipe: Colorado Sloppy Joe's

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often cheaper.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories, while American cheese is usually less expensive.

Melt 3 tablespoons of shortening in a small pan over high heat.

Add 1.5 pounds of ground beef and brown it using a meat chopper.

Transfer to a larger pan to avoid mess.

Add 1 stalk of finely chopped celery, 1 finely chopped green bell pepper, and 1 finely chopped onion to the beef.

Reduce heat and let simmer until veggies are tender, stirring occasionally.

Add 1 can of condensed tomato soup, 4 ounces of tomato sauce, 1 cup of ketchup, 1 tablespoon of prepared mustard (optional), 1 tablespoon of vinegar, 1.5 teaspoons of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 tablespoon of celery seeds, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons of flour.

Stir gently to combine all ingredients, ensuring no clumps of flour remain.

Cook slowly for about 1 hour on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.

After cooking, use a paper towel to soak up excess grease from the mixture.

Turn off the heat and give the mixture a final stir.

Serve the mixture on hamburger buns, optionally topping with shredded cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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