jmcquown wrote:
> This is one is in my mother's handwriting. I definitely don't remember
> her ever adding bread crumbs to sloppy joes. I suspect this one came
> from the late 1950's when my father was in Korea and she was trying to
> stretch the budget. Note, she never mentions ground beef in the
> ingredients list, only in the instructions.
>
> Sloppy Joes
>
> 2 c. bread as for stuffing
> 2 large onions
> garlic (optional)
> 4 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
> 2 cups catsup
> 1/2 c. sugar
> 4 Tbs. vinegar
> tsp. salt & pepper to taste
>
> Saute onions and ground beef to separate. Add the bread crumbs and
> other ingredients. Serve on unbuttered heated buns.
>
> Okey doke, Mom
>
> Jill

That bread would stretch the beef out for sure. I wouldn't like
that amount of sweetener, but one can always tinker to taste.

These recipes are interesting reading, Jill. Thanks for typing
them up for us.

--
Jean B.