Make-Ahead Sloppy Joes

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Delicious sloppy joes that can be ready to eat in under an hour, or saved for as long as 3 months in your freezer!

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• 1 pound bulk pork sausage
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 14 to 16 sandwich buns, split
• 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons prepared mustard

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[ingredients-right]

• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

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[step-item number=”1″ image_url=”” title=”” ]In a skillet, brown sausage, beef and onion. Remove from the heat; drain. Remove the centers from the tops and bottoms of each bun. Tear removed bread into small pieces; add to skillet. Set buns aside.[/step-item]

[step-item number=”2″ image_url=”” title=”” ] Stir remaining ingredients into sausage mixture. Spoon about 1/3 cupful onto the bottom of each bun; replace tops. Wrap individually in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until heated through or freeze for up to 3 months.[/step-item]

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To use frozen sandwiches: Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes or until heated through.

Originally Published in Reader's Digest