Football + Sloppy Joes = Love. Ahh, yes, that's what fall brings. My Florida Gators aren't winning the BCS this year, but at least they still provide 3.5 hours every Saturday to get some great grub in.
My mom, a native Louisianan, provided me with her classic Sloppy Joe recipe, one that I crave each football season. She serves it on a bun with Fritos and French dip and maybe a side of watermelon, all Southern style, and deeeeeelicious. Her recipe is a simple, go-to winner:
(Makes 4-6 helpings of Sloppy Joe)
Brown 1 lb ground beef, green pepper, yellow onion in a skillet
Add: yellow mustard squirt, 1/4 c. of water, sweet BBQ sauce to taste, salt, pepper
Heat 10 minutes or so
Because I like to try new mixes, I also made a Sassy Pants version that included a little chopped red pepper and green onion, maple syrup, Cinnamon, cumin, tomato sauce (instead of BBQ sauce), and garlic powder. A spicier/sweeter version for a different game day. I served it with cornbread and a salad - my mom would DEFINITELY say, "Less fun without the Fritos." She's probably right.
What's your favorite Joe recipe?
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