This old recipe was clipped from a newspaper and found in a large collection, date unknown. I’ve typed it below along with a scanned copy.

Sloppy Joes

CHILI and hamburg bring to mind the countless requests that pour in for “Sloppy Joe” or barbecued hamburger sandwiches. If you’re making them for a crowd, and confused about ingredients. Be sure to clip and use this recipe. It makes enough filling for at least 60 sandwiches.

You’ll need–

12 pounds ground beef
3 cups chopped onion
1/4 cup salt

For the sauce take:

1 1/2 quarts chopped onion
3 quarts cooked tomatoes
3 cups tomato paste
1 1/4 cups vinegar
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
2 teaspoons oregano
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon tabasco
2 tablespoons salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Combine ingredients for sauce. Cook uncovered over low heat for 1 hour. Stir frequently.

Combine ground beef, onion and salt in two broiler pans or two large skillets. Broil about 3 inches from heat source or brown on top of stove. Stir and turn frequently until well browned. Pour off drippings.

Combine sauce and browned meat. Cook over low heat for 1 hour or until flavors are well blended. Serve in hamburger rolls.