Post by Loupy on May 2, 2018 21:22:38 GMT -7
Goodbye Manwich, Hello Super Sloppy Joes {Freezer Meal}
Frin: Rachel @ thrivinghomeblog.com/2010/01/goodbye-manwich-hello-super-sloppy-joes/
This homemade version of Sloppy Joes is packed with veggies and has such great flavor! Your family will never ask for the Manwich variety again.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Serves: 4
Ingredients
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 pound ground beef
2 teaspoons all-natural steak seasoning
2 tablespoons brown sugar or sucanat
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped or grated
1 red pepper, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 (8 ounce) cans unsalted tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
salt, to taste
4 whole wheat hamburger buns (or 8 mini buns)
Optional: cheddar cheese slices
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
Add 1 teaspoon oil and ground beef to the pan.
Spread the meat around the pan and begin to break it up while it cooks.
Combine brown sugar and steak seasoning.
Add this mixture to the meat while it cooks.
When the meat has browned, remove from pan to drain oil.
Wipe pan out.
Add 2 teaspoons olive oil to pan.
Then, reduce heat to medium and add carrot, onion, red peppers, garlic, red wine vinegar, and Worcestershire to the skillet.
Cook until veggies are tender, about 4-5 minutes.
Add cooked meat, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and maple syrup to pan.
Stir to combine.
Reduce heat to simmer and cook Sloppy Joe mixture 5 minutes longer.
Season with salt to taste, if needed.
Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, pile meat mixture onto toasted bun bottoms.
Add a slice of cheese, if desired, and top with bun.
Notes
Freezer Meal Instructions:
To Freeze:
Make a triple or quadruple batch and vacuum seal the leftovers for future dinners.
Fully cook and cool the Sloppy Joes (do not leave out of refrigerator or freezer more than 2 hours). Place in a freezer bag or freezer-safe container. Try to remove as much air as possible and seal and/or wrap well before placing in the freezer.
To Prepare:
To reheat, thaw for 24-48 hours in the refrigerator (preferred method) or in the microwave using the defrost setting. Then, warm over low to medium-low heat on the stove, gently stirring.
Frin: Rachel @ thrivinghomeblog.com/2010/01/goodbye-manwich-hello-super-sloppy-joes/
This homemade version of Sloppy Joes is packed with veggies and has such great flavor! Your family will never ask for the Manwich variety again.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Serves: 4
Ingredients
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 pound ground beef
2 teaspoons all-natural steak seasoning
2 tablespoons brown sugar or sucanat
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped or grated
1 red pepper, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 (8 ounce) cans unsalted tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
salt, to taste
4 whole wheat hamburger buns (or 8 mini buns)
Optional: cheddar cheese slices
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
Add 1 teaspoon oil and ground beef to the pan.
Spread the meat around the pan and begin to break it up while it cooks.
Combine brown sugar and steak seasoning.
Add this mixture to the meat while it cooks.
When the meat has browned, remove from pan to drain oil.
Wipe pan out.
Add 2 teaspoons olive oil to pan.
Then, reduce heat to medium and add carrot, onion, red peppers, garlic, red wine vinegar, and Worcestershire to the skillet.
Cook until veggies are tender, about 4-5 minutes.
Add cooked meat, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and maple syrup to pan.
Stir to combine.
Reduce heat to simmer and cook Sloppy Joe mixture 5 minutes longer.
Season with salt to taste, if needed.
Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, pile meat mixture onto toasted bun bottoms.
Add a slice of cheese, if desired, and top with bun.
Notes
Freezer Meal Instructions:
To Freeze:
Make a triple or quadruple batch and vacuum seal the leftovers for future dinners.
Fully cook and cool the Sloppy Joes (do not leave out of refrigerator or freezer more than 2 hours). Place in a freezer bag or freezer-safe container. Try to remove as much air as possible and seal and/or wrap well before placing in the freezer.
To Prepare:
To reheat, thaw for 24-48 hours in the refrigerator (preferred method) or in the microwave using the defrost setting. Then, warm over low to medium-low heat on the stove, gently stirring.
