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Cooking with Tallyrand

RECIPE USA - sloppy joes

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summertime is bbq time, but that doesn't have to mean charred sausages and burnt steaks

spruce up you bbq, add to your list of dishes this summer with some of my favourites 

this one is a great favourite from the USA, that the kids will love and so will the child in all of us. It is best made the day before and reheated on the bbq

they are messy, messy, messy .... but delicious and great fun 


 

butter 25 gm
onion 1 pc
optional - garlic clove  1 pc
optional - chilli  1/2  pc
mince 500 gm
tinned chopped tomatoes 1 pc
frozen mixed diced vegetables 1 cup
burger buns 1 pkt
  1. melt butter over a medium heat
  2. add the chopped onion and garlic and chilli (if using)
  3. cook gently until onion is softened
  4. add the mince and cook over a high heat until the meat is slightly browned
  5. reduce heat and add the tomatoes and vegetables (from frozen) 
  6. gently simmer for approx. 30 minutes until the mixture has thickened and the vegetables are cooked 
  7. taste and season as required (a stock cube may be added if preferred)
  8. remove from heat, allow to cool and refrigerate overnight
  9. reheat thoroughy on the bbq while your cooking the other meats
  10. toast the top and bottom of the burger buns, and serve the mince sandwiched between them
  11. serve with plenty of paper towels and enjoy the messiness of it all
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