Tomato Tomahto... Sloppy Joe Mix with Meat

Sloppy Joe Mix with Meat 

Found on masonjarsandmixingbowls

Makes 3 pints (you can double this recipe) 

2lbs Ground Beef (You can use a mix of ground beef, chicken, or turkey if desired) 

1 Cup Chopped Onion 

3/4 Cup Chopped Green Bell Pepper 

1-1/2 Cup Catsup/Ketchup (Use Heinz or Hunt, or make sure your brand has no thickeners added) or use home canned 

2 Tbsps Brown Sugar 

2 Tbsps Apple Cider Vinegar 

3 Tbsps Heinz Chili Sauce or use home canned 

3 tsps Worcestershire Sauce

2 tsps Yellow Mustard 

1/4 Cup Water 

Start by adding your beef, onion, and green pepper to a hot skillet. If you chose to use chicken, add some olive oil to the pan first. If you double your recipe, this is easier to do in two batches Brown the ground beef and cook the onions to translucence. Depending on the fat content of your beef you may need to drain the fat off. Add ketchup/catsup, Worcestershire Sauce, Chili Sauce, and Mustard in one bowl and mix. Add brown sugar, cider and water to another bowl. Stirring to dissolve the sugar. When the beef and veggies are done, add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Bring everything to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. 

After 20 mins if mix is runnier then you like and want it thicker remove the lid and let it simmer until it is as thick as you like. Ladle into jars to a 1″ headspace, remove air bubbles, wipe rims, and assemble lids. 

Process at 10lbs of pressure in a pressure canner for 75 minutes for pints and 90 minutes for quarts.