(Keep this homemade spice mix on hand to make sloppy joes in a jiffy. Recipe may be multiplied. Store in a cool, dry place up to 6 months.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon instant minced onion
- 1 teaspoon dried green pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Preparation:
Combine onion, green pepper flakes, salt, cornstarch, garlic, dry mustard, celery seed, and chili powder in a small bowl until evenly distributed.
Spoon mixture onto a 6-inch square of aluminum foil and fold to make airtight. Label with date and contents. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 6 months.
Yield: About 1 package or 3 Tbsp of mix, enough for 6 servings of sloppy joes
To make Sloppy Joes:
Brown 1 pound lean ground beef in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease. Add Sloppy Joe seasoning mix, 1/2 cup water, 1 (8-ounce) can of tomato sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over toasted hamburger buns.
Makes 6 servings
Recipe Source: The Complete Make-A-Mix Cookbook by Karine Eliason (HarperPerennial Library)
Reprinted with permission.
Spoon mixture onto a 6-inch square of aluminum foil and fold to make airtight. Label with date and contents. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 6 months.
Yield: About 1 package or 3 Tbsp of mix, enough for 6 servings of sloppy joes
To make Sloppy Joes:
Brown 1 pound lean ground beef in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease. Add Sloppy Joe seasoning mix, 1/2 cup water, 1 (8-ounce) can of tomato sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over toasted hamburger buns.
Makes 6 servings
Recipe Source: The Complete Make-A-Mix Cookbook by Karine Eliason (HarperPerennial Library)
Reprinted with permission.
