Basic Sloppy Joe school recipe was
Gr Beef
Onions
catsup
Chili powder
Worchestershire sauce
Brown sugar
Some times a squirt of mustard
My recipe for sloppy joe
1 1/2-2# gr chuck
1/2 diced onion (I grate mine)
1 tablespoon br sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Chili powder, salt, pepper to taste
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 cup tomato purée
Catsup
This tends to be pretty sloppy and I thicken with oatmeal that has been put in blender/food processor and ground into a flour consistency. A couple of tablespoonfuls is all it takes, then simmer until thick.
This is definitely a taste as you make recipe.
Excellent!
Forgot to say, cocoa powder optional. Gives it a subtle richer flavor. I add it to chili too.