Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Sloppy Joe - a lot of uses

What is easier than sloppy joe? Brown some ground meat, pour in a can of sloppy joe mix and there you go. You can do a lot more than put this on a bun.
How about stuffing a baked potatoe? I much preferr this over a bun.
Slice the baked potatoe lengthwise...loosen the potatoe around the edges of the skin. You can add salt, pepper or even a bit of butter and sour cream. Top with sloppy joe mixture. It's great.

Stuff a pita shell. Slice the pita bread in half and toss in a 350 degree oven for about 3 minutes. The bread will firm up a bit and be warm. Fill with sloppy joe. A sandwich with a bit of a twist. You can even top with shredded lettuce and a bit of cheese. Yummy.

I have also served it over a bed of chopped ice berg lettuce. Now, that may sound strange but the cold of the lettuce and the warmth of the sloppy joe is a great mix in the mouth. Also, the lettuce will still have a bit of a crunch.

Jazz it up a bit. Add a dash or two of hot sauce, or a few tablespoons of your favoite BBQ sauce.

In a hurry? Most grocery stores sell pre-made sloppy joe for an even faster dinner.

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