Classic Sloppy Joes for Two

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 2019

We examined every aspect of this family favorite to produce sandwiches with tender, moist meat in a tangy, not-too-sweet sauce. (We even made them a little less sloppy.)

SERVES2

TIME45 minutes

Classic Sloppy Joes for Two

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

We found that treating the ground beef with baking soda (so that it retained more moisture when cooked) and then breaking it down to a fine, uniform texture in the skillet delivered a tender, flavorful, and cohesive mixture that stayed put ...

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