Quick Sloppy Joes
Submitted by: Jane Mahan, Elm Springs,
AR
Sunset Cooking for Two cookbook
Preparation time, 15 minutes!!
Ingredients:
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
Dash pepper
1/2 can (6-0z size) tomato paste
1/3 c water
1/4 c sweet pickle relish (this is the KEY INGREDIENT)
2 hamburger buns, split & toasted
Directions:
Sprinkle salt in a wide frying pan over medium-high heat; crumble ground beef
into pan, add onion, & cook, stirring until meat is browned & onions are
limp (about 5 minutes). Drain & discard any fat. Stir in pepper, tomato
paste, water, & pickle relish. Reduce heat & simmer, uncovered for 1-2
minutes or until heated through. Spoon meat mixture over toasted buns. Makes 2
sandwiches.