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Sarah
Sloppy Joe Filling
based on Rachel Ray's recipe http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/super-sloppy-joes-recipe/index.html
1 T olive oil
1.5 lbs of very lean ground beef, I used 96% lean
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 T Montreal steak seasoning
2 T brown sugar
1 T Worcestershire sauce
1 T red wine vinegar
2 T tomato paste
1 - 15oz can tomato sauce
In a small bowl, mix the Montreal seasoning and brown sugar. Set aside. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the beef and the olive oil, beginning to break in up. Add the seasoning mixture and stir to combine.
Easy enough that a 3 year old can do it! |
Continue to cook until meat has browned. Add the onion and red pepper to the beef along with the vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until vegetables are cooked through.
I just chopped enough red pepper so I had equal parts onion and pepper. I actually had some red pepper leftover. |
Serve on top of your favorite sandwich rolls and with some family favorite vegetables. Or make the yummy Not-so-sloppy Joe Empanadas, recipe below.
Not-so-sloppy Joe Empanadas
inspired by http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/grands-unsloppy-joes/3203cf0c-74bb-4e68-a038-2a43eae76087
1/2 recipe of sloppy Joe filling
1 pkg of biscuits (8 biscuits)
1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded cheese
Here's a picture of the kind of biscuits I used - no hydrogenated oils or artificial preservatives. Better for you than other refrigerated brands. |
Place between 1/4-1/3 cup of sloppy Joe filling, depending on the size of your circle. You want to be able to seal the dough without the filling in the way. Sprinkle 1 T of shredded cheese on top and fold, pinching the edges together. Continue this process with all 8 biscuits.
Place the empanadas on a greased cookie sheet, (I used cooking spray). Bake at 375 for 13-17 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve with your favorite veggies. Tonight, it was sauteed green beans, carrot sticks, and green salad. Yummy!
Green beans sauteed in 1 T olive oil, salt, pepper, and a little fresh lemon juice. Add garlic or slivered almonds - be creative and make them to your own taste! |
Carrot sticks - a kid favorite and full of vitamin A! |
And a green salad for me- I think I have a green salad at almost every single lunch and dinner every week. |
Thanks for the recipe, Sarah! It was great!!!
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