Sloppy Joes *


                1 1/2  pounds        ground beef, lean
                1      medium        onion -- chopped
                2      cups          tomato juice
                1/4    teaspoon      ground cloves
                1      tablespoon    packed brown sugar
                       salt -- to taste
                       pepper -- to taste
              14       ounces        catsup
               1                    green pepper -- chopped
               1/2     teaspoon      ground allspice
               1/2     teaspoon      ground cinnamon
               1       tablespoon    vinegar
              12                    hamburger buns

  Brown meat in a large skillet; drain.  Stir in next 10 ingredients; simmer 
  over low heat about 40-50 minutes or until liquid is cooked down.  Serve 
  on buns.
  Yield: 10 to 12 servings.


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