Not to brag, but these rise far above ordinary Joes.  The foundation is the beyond awesome, homemade hamburger buns. Nothing else can compare. I use the exact formula for Challah hamburger buns from:

http://www.breadmachinediva.com

She gives excellent instruction and illustration for bread machine recipes.

They are beautiful and will hold up to any kind of filling…

Look at the inside texture!  The three eggs in the dough provide the amazing quality.

My Sloppy Joe recipe is very tasty and easy.

1 lb. Ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped; or handful dried onion

1/3 cup chopped celery

1/3 cup chopped green pepper

1/3 cup catsup

1/4 cup water ( if using dried veggies as I often do, add up to a full cup water)

1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1/8 teaspoon Frank’s (or to taste)

1 teaspoon sea salt

Brown hamburger and onion, drain if necessary, stir in remaining ingredients, and cook over low heat till veggies are tender, not soggy.

Toast the buns in the oven if you desire, then fill up with hot mixture.

p.s. In the last picture, you see my Green Pan. Non-stick ceramic.  It is over 20 years old, and still going strong. To keep these delicate ceramics in good shape, hand wash only, use wood or nylon tools, and never use cooking sprays. For some reason, these glass ceramics get damaged by cooking spray.

Happy homemaking!

sage