What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!

Making sloppy joes from scratch is a breeze and tastes so much better than using a canned sauce like Manwich. If you prefer a less sweet sauce, omit the brown sugar.

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 can (8 ounce size) tomato sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon white vinegar
6 sandwich buns
Combine the ground beef, bell pepper, and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the beef is no longer pink and the vegetables are soft. Drain off any excess grease.
Stir the brown sugar, dry mustard, salt, and pepper into the beef mixture. Add the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and vinegar. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let cook at a simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve the sloppy joe mixture on soft sandwich or hamburger buns with any additional toppings as desired.
What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!
Love buffalo wings? Get that same hot, zippy flavor in everything from deviled eggs to enchiladas. And of course: wings.
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.

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reviews & comments
January 27, 2011
This recipe tastes great and works well in crock pot too! Just follow recipe and throw in the crock pot on low heat to keep hot. Yummy!
December 26, 2009
Sence I made this we no longer buy the canned stuff. This has a better flavor and its easy to make.
May 31, 2009
Really good!!! I think the seasoning was perfect. Also my b/f liked it - he's hard to please w/my cooking.