Easy Super Bowl Appetizers: Sloppy Joes

In continuing with the "meaty" portion of my Easy Super Bowl Appetizers, I bring you yet another classic — the Sloppy Joe. Yes, yes I did.

Who didn't grow up with this staple?  Of course, those of you familiar with the Sloppy Joe most likely had versions prepared from a can that began with an "M" — well this recipe, my friends, is not brought to you by the letter "M".

This is one of those go-to recipes you can kind of clean out the fridge by making use of spices and veggies you may not have used in a while. The following is what transpired from what I had on hand...

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, chuck or sirloin (I prefer organic, grass fed)
• 1 cup onions
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3/4 cup carrots, red pepper (sweet or spicy) and celery
• 2T butter
• 1T chili powder
• 1T cumin
• Splash of red wine
• 1 26 ounce box of Pomi tomatoes (I would always recommend fresh but not the season for tomatoes)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Soft wheat rolls (softness is key I tell you)

Preparation:
Melt butter in skillet — add onions, garlic, sauteing until soft. Add the carrots, peppers and celery (it is key to add after the onions as these provide a little crunch in the sandwich). Add ground beef and brown, mixing well with vegetables. Add chili powder, cumin, tomatoes and splash of wine — simmering until sauce thickens. Taste and add salt and pepper to your liking.

Tip: Serve on full size rolls or smaller dinner rolls (for that Sloppy Joe slider effect). I always add hot sauce for that extra point (kick).

Of course in the blogging world I just, "URP", ate this — so who knows what I am making for Super Bowl. I promise to at least let you know what goes down on Sunday.

Always hoping for a good game and please let me know if you did indeed try any of the gameday appetizer recipes — I hope they were all game pleasers.

E.A.T. local E.A.T. well