Taste of Home “Family Pleasing” Sloppy Joe’s

With Halloween just around the corner, I have a couple great recipes for your family.  If you are having a Halloween party both of these recipes would fit perfectly. When our kids were young we always had big  parties with family, friends and neighbors before the kids would go trick or treating.  One of the things I always made sure of is having a pot or slow cooker filled with something warm. Living in NH the kids had been trick or treating in rain and snow and most always cold! This sloppy joe recipe serves 8, but can easily be doubled and kept warm in a slow cooker! We really liked this for a couple reasons. While is simmered on the stove top my house smelled really, really good.  Secondly the flavor is a little bit sweet, nothing over powering, so this is very kid friendly.  Trust me the adults will also enjoy this.  Robby had two portions before it hit the table!

INGREDIENTS
2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 1/4 cups ketchup
1/2 cup water
1 Tablespoon brown sugar
1 Tablespoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon allspice
8 sandwich buns, split

DIRECTIONS
In a large pot, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, drain excess fat. Stir in ketchup, water, brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard, chili powder and allspice. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer, keep uncovered. Simmer for 35-40 minutes. Spoon about a half a cup on to each of the buns and serve warm.

Enjoy!