Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes (from Quick Cooking)
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2 pounds ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cups ketchup
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablepspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Hamburger Buns, split
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In a large skillet, cook beef, onions and garlic over medium high heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. stir in the ketchup, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes.
Serve about 1/2 cup meat mixture on each bun. Or cool and freeze in freezer containers for up to three months.
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To use frozen sloppy joes: Thaw in the refrigerator; place in a saucepan and heat through. Serve on buns.
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Note: To make sloppy joes not so sloppy, try using a hot dog bun instead. They hold the sauce better and make it less messy.