@platedprettypgh: I unapologetically love the nostalgic recipes from my childhood- Spaghetti Os, Tuna Noodle Casserole, and of course Sloppy Joes. I’ve found I can make these classic sandwiches a bit healthier and “grown up” by making a homemade sauce and adding some veggies in. Even with these extras, it’s still a super quick weeknight meal. The addition of the mushrooms and carrots made me feel better about skipping a side, so I just served with chips and some extra napkins! Grown Up Sloppy Joes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 3 carrots, diced 3 stalks celery, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced Two pounds ground beef 28 oz can tomato sauce 2/3 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup brown sugar Salt and pepper 8 buns Heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, celery and carrot until softened. Add mushrooms until also soft. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds or so. Add the beef and brown thoroughly. Drain fat if needed and add all of the remaining ingredients through the brown sugar. Season well with salt and pepper, and simmer 5 minutes or so until sauce is thickened. Serve on burger buns! #weeknightmeals #childhood #sloppyjoes #familydinner

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Wednesday 30 September 2026 01:05:00 GMT