Sloppy Joes are a great family pleaser, made from ground meat, onions, green bell pepper, tomato sauce, capers and raisins. The success of the dish is the blending of sweet and savory flavors.
Ground buffalo is used in the recipe. It is also sold as ground bison and can be found in most supermarkets.
Helpful Hints:
_ Grass-fed ground beef can be used instead of ground buffalo.
_ Fresh diced onion and green pepper from the produce section of the supermarket can be used instead of frozen. Cook them a minute longer.
_ Minced garlic can be found in the produce section of the market.
Countdown:
_ Prepare ingredients.
_ Make recipe.
Shopping List:
} pound ground buffalo meat, 1 package frozen, chopped onion, 1 package frozen, chopped green bell pepper, 1 bottle reduced-sodium, no-sugar-added pasta sauce(ASTERISK), 1 small bottle reduced-sodium Worcestershire sauce(ASTERISK)(ASTERISK), 1 bottle distilled white vinegar, 1 small container green pitted olives (3 olives needed) and 2 whole wheat rolls (about 1 { ounces each).
Staples: canola oil, minced garlic, salt and black peppercorns.