Does anyone have a recipe for a Manwich-like sloppy joe sauce? 

FYI...A great appetizer...put a block of cream cheese (fat free works fine) on a platter,  cover completely with sloppy joe.  Microwave for 30 seconds or until cheese is softened.  Serve surrounded by tortilla chips.

Honestly - I never use anything but Manwich itself. It's nutritional value isn't that bad, a little high in carbs but low in cals. I have never made a sauce that tastes as good, so I just go for the real thing since it's not a weekly item in my house, we have it maybe once a month.

Here's one that I found on Recipezaar that I use. My family thinks it taste just like Manwich. I don't use the celery. I now use Splenda brown sugar and these still turn out great! Hope this helps! Christine (internetnut)

My Family's Favorite Sloppy Joes

Recipe #63689 | 45 min | 15 min prep | add private note

 

I've tried many recipes, this is the best. I once 'dec-tupled' (10x) this recipe to sell sandwiches at a craft fair at my church. People were waiting in line to buy leftovers. Freezes well, goes up to the lake or camping well and is a hit on Halloween...it's no-fail. Easy to double, triple, etc. I've been making Joes this way for over 20 years.

By: Hey Jude
Jun 5, 2003

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2-3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite, we use Open Pit)
• 1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon vinegar

Directions

1. 1

   In a large skillet, brown ground beef, celery and onion.

2. 2

   Drain the fat, who needs it?

3. 3

   Stir in remaining ingredients, simmer covered, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   If Joes appear too'loose', leave cover off and let moisture evaporate.

5. 5

   Coo****il it's the consistency you like for serving on toasted buns, with french fries and cole slaw.