It’s snowing again, I’ve just turned in a revision on Book 2 in the Deadly Force Series, and I’m trying to catch up with my husband, kids, life, etc.
Aaaaaaaaaand, we had to drive 500 miles RT in one day to pick up my son from college because he has the flu. Not to mention the war between Book 1’s desire for promo and Book 3’s need to be written! Oh, and a Goodreads Giveaway for Every Deep Desire (Book 1)!! And the last thing I want to do is cook. So what’s a hungry writer to do? Sloppy Joes and potato chips. And if I’m craving vegetables, a side salad. So dig in and enjoy!
And, just because I could, the men in my Deadly Force Series, all ex-Green Berets, make Sloppy Joes in the second book in the series (One Dark Wish). It’s either Sloppy Joes or one-minute noodles and there’s an interesting argument about the pros and cons of both. 🙂
Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
Seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons onion powder
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon dry mustard
- 2 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon red pepper flakes optional
- 2 Tablespoons Kosher salt
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 Tablespoons cornstarch
Sloppy Joes
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 Tablespoons homemade sloppy joe seasoning mix
- 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 rolls
Instructions
Seasoning
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In a small bowl, stir together all of the seasoning mix ingredients. Store in a 1-pint mason jar with an airtight side (will keep for 6 months)
Sloppy Joes
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Brown the meat in a skillet and drain the fat. Stir in 3 Tablespoons of the seasoning mix, tomato sauce, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
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Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Remove the lid and keep cooking until meat mixture thickens. Serve on rolls.
Recipe Notes
If you like your sloppy joes spicier, add the red pepper flakes.
This seasoning mix can also be doubled or tripled, but it can only be stored for 6 months.
This meat reheats well and makes great leftovers, but it does not freeze well.
