Back To School Sloppy Joes Recipes

CROSBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SLOPPY JOES--ADAPTED

Steps:

• Brown the beef in a large pot and drain well.
• Return it to the pot with all the vegetables and saute until the celery is just tender.
• Add the remaining ingredients (except the buns) and cook, stirring, until hot.
• Divide the beef mixture among the buns and serve immediately.
• The beef mixture freezes well!

HOMEMADE SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil, over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and crispy, about 8 minutes. Carefully drain the excess grease and return the pan to the stove.
• Lower the heat to medium and add the onions and peppers, sautéing until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté briefly, about 1 minute, to release its aroma.
• Stir in the remaining ingredients, minus the vinegar, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 30 to 45 minutes.
• Add the vinegar and stir to combine. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
• Serve on burger buns, with pickles and/or potato chips.

HOMEMADE SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, onion and garlic until the meat is no longer pink. Drain.
• Whisk together the remaining ingredients to make the sauce. Add to the skillet with the beef, onion and garlic.
• Simmer uncovered over low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring regularly, until the mixture reaches desired consistency. You can keep the skillet covered if you like the sauce "sloppier." If the sauce is too thick, gradually stir in a small amount of warm water or beef broth. If the sauce is too thin, gradually sift in a small amount of flour while stirring vigorously to thicken.

CLASSIC SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Brown ground beef over medium heat in a flat bottomed skilled.
• When the meat is pink and slightly under-cooked, add the onion and celery; finish browning the ground beef.
• Drain off grease if needed.
• Mix remaining ingredients and add to skillet.
• Cook for 20-25 minutes over low heat until sauce thickens, stirring often.

BACK TO SCHOOL SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Cook ground beef in skillet until browned.
• Pour off fat.
• Add tomato soup, ketchup and mustard and heat through.
• Serve on hamburger buns.