Sloppy Joe Seasoning Mix

Course Seasoning

Cuisine American

Keyword ground beef seasoning, homemade seasoning packet, sloppy joe mix, sloppy joe seasoning

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings 3 tablespoons

A dry sloppy joe seasoning of dried onion, green pepper, garlic and spices. Stir 3 tablespoons into browned beef with water and crushed tomatoes for a quick filling.

Ingredients

1 cup dried minced onion
3 tablespoons green pepper flakes
4 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons instant minced garlic
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons celery seed
2 teaspoons chili powder

Directions

Put all the ingredients in a bowl and stir until well blended.
Keep in a zip-top bag, vacuum-seal bag, or airtight jar.
To use, mix 3 tablespoons of the mix with 1 pound browned ground beef, 1/2 cup water, and 1 cup crushed tomatoes.
Simmer until the sauce thickens and the dried vegetables soften.

Notes

3 tablespoons per pound of ground beef. Dry mix airtight, cool, dry, up to 6 months. Refrigerate cooked filling within 2 hours; use within 3 to 4 days, or freeze up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 3 tablespoons; dried minced onion counted as dehydrated onion, dry mustard counted as ground mustard seed. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.