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Sloppy Joe’s

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Sloppy Joe’s are an All American Classic sandwich full of hamburger, onion, pepper and a tangy sauce.

This recipe certainly takes me back to my childhood, although the recipe my Mom used to make is a bit different than my recipe. I add a bit off BBQ sauce, sweet pickle relish and apple cider vinegar to give the sandwich a unique and delicious tangy flavor.

I use ground chuck to reduce the amount of fat in the sandwich and I add in peppers to incorporate more vegetables. I like to find ways to add more vegetables into my recipes. If you have kids that don’t like to eat their vegetables, this is a good trick to have up your sleeve.

Rather than serving the Sloppy Joe’s on a bun, you can also serve this on top of tortilla chips with cheddar cheese melted on top. All you need to do is preheat your oven to 350 degrees, line a baking sheet with tortilla chips, top the chips with the hot Sloppy Joe mixture and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 7-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.

Sloppy Joe's

Sloppy Joe’s

 

 

Stuff the bun full of the beef mixture.

Stuff the bun full of the beef mixture.

 

 

A soft bun works perfect.

A soft bun works perfect.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sloppy Joe's

Sloppy Joe’s

 

 

I love when the meat mixture overflows on my plate.

I love when the meat mixture overflows on my plate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enjoy!

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Sloppy Joe’s

Rating: 51

Yield: Approx. 8 Sandwiches

Sloppy Joe’s

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium sweet pepper, chopped
  • 1 ½ lb.s ground chuck
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. pepper
  • ½ cup sweet pickle relish
  • 2 – 5 tbsp. apple cider vinegar * See note below
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp. yellow mustard
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce, **

Instructions

  • In a large sauce pan over medium high heat add the olive oil, onion and pepper. Saute for 5 minutes, remove from the pan and set aside. Add the ground chuck to the pan and season with the salt & pepper. Brown the meat until it’s cooked through, about 8 minutes. Drain the fat from the pan and add the onion mixture back in to the pan and stir to combine, reduce heat to medium.
  • While the ground chuck is browning, combine the following in a bowl: relish, vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and BBQ sauce. Stir to combine and add it to the meat mixture. Stir to combine. Cook until heated through, 5-8 minutes. Serve on your favorite bun, I recommend a soft bun.

Notes

* Start with 2 tbsp. of apple cider vinegar, taste the Sloppy Joe's at that time and determine if you would like to add more. ** I prefer Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce because it is a thick BBQ Sauce and works well in this recipe.

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Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

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Cashew Chicken Stir Fry is packed full of fresh vegetables & chicken and bathed in a rich sauce that is served over a bed of rice.

I know it’s easy to order Chinese, but I need to tell you, it’s easy to make Chinese dishes at home. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed.

The sauce for the Cashew Chicken Stir Fry has chicken broth, molasses and soy sauce as the  base with some spices thrown in for added flavor.

I used onion, pepper, carrots and asparagus for the vegetables. You can easily switch up the vegetables if you’d like. Broccoli, pea pods, zucchini or celery would work as well.

I topped off this dish with salted cashews. My hubby, Mr. B doesn’t care for nuts in his Chinese dishes, so I add them on top to my serving. You can easily add them in with the vegetables if you like.

Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

 

 

I love the crunch of the cashews.

I love the crunch of the cashews.

 

 

Asparagus in a stir fry is delicious.

Asparagus in a stir fry is delicious.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The bright color of the peppers really stand out.

The bright color of the peppers really stand out.

 

 

I use Basmati rice.

I use Basmati rice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enjoy!

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Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

Rating: 51

Yield: 4 Servings

Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients

  • For the Sauce:
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp. red wine
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne
  • 4 tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • For the Chicken & Vegetables:
  • 1 cup cashews, lightly salted
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 medium sweet peppers, chopped
  • 6 - 8 asparagus spears, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 2 carrots, sliced

Instructions

  • Add the cornstarch to the chicken broth and whisk to combine. Add in 2 tbsp. olive oil and the rest of the sauce ingredients, whisk to combine and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan over medium high heat add 2 tbsp. olive oil. Add in the chicken chunks, lightly salt & pepper and cook until cooked through, approx. 7-9 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the vegetables to the pan and stir fry for 3-4 minutes. Return the chicken to the pan and stir to combine. Add in the sauce, bring to a boil and boil for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
  • Serve over rice. Add cashews to the top.

Notes

You can add the cashews to the stir fry when you add the sauce.

https://www.lovefoodwillshare.com/cashew-chicken-stir-fry/

 

 

 

 

Featured on The Chicken Chick

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My recipe for Feta Pepper Bruschetta was featured on the link party Clever Chicks Blog Hop on The Chicken Chick. I want to thank Kathy at The Chicken Chick , I greatly appreciate it. It’s always nice to be recognized by a fellow blogger.

The featured recipe, Feta Pepper Bruschetta is a unique spin on bruschetta but one you will love!

Feta Pepper Bruschetta

Feta Pepper Bruschetta

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Enjoy!

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Feta Pepper Bruschetta

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Feta Pepper Bruschetta is a nice spin on bruschetta with not your typical ingredients. This bruschetta has feta, pepper, tomatoes, garlic and shallots.

I have been craving some fresh vegetables lately and my first thought was to make bruschetta. I am a bruschetta fanatic and Feta Pepper Bruschetta really satisfied my craving.

I like the taste of the sharp feta against the sweetness of the pepper and tomatoes. I served this on a crusty, hearty semolina bread, the more crust and the more hearty the better in my opinion.

This topping would also be perfect on top of a grilled chicken breast if you want to turn this recipe into a meal.

Pepper, Tomatoes, Garlic & Shallots

Pepper, Tomatoes, Garlic & Shallots

 

 

Throw in a dash of salt & pepper.

Throw in a dash of salt & pepper.

 

 

Finish with some feta, lemon juice and olive oil.

Finish with some feta, lemon juice and olive oil.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Feta Pepper Bruschetta

Feta Pepper Bruschetta

 

 

Serve with some crusty bread.

Serve with some crusty bread.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love the bright colors!

I love the bright colors!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enjoy!

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Feta Pepper Bruschetta

Feta Pepper Bruschetta

Ingredients

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 - 8 to 10 ounce pkg. of cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 large shallot, minced
  • Salt & Pepper
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/3 cup feta, crumbled
  • Crusty Bread

Instructions

  • Add the pepper, tomatoes, garlic, shallot in a bowl, mix together. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and stir. Add in the lemon juice and olive oil, mix to combine. Let sit for 15-20 minutes so the flavors can combine. Add in the feta, stir to combine and serve on crusty bread.
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