INGREDIENTS
| 1 lb |
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500 g |
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LEAN or MEDIUM GROUND BEEF |
| 2 |
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2 |
|
cloves garlic, minced |
| 1 |
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1 |
|
medium onion, chopped |
| 1 cup |
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250 mL |
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spaghetti sauce |
| 1 1/2 tsp |
|
7 mL |
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EACH - dried basil and oregano* |
| 1/2 tsp |
|
2 mL |
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salt |
| 1/4 tsp |
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1 mL |
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pepper |
DIRECTIONS
In a large skillet cook garlic and onion with beef until beef is no longer pink; drain off fat and add spaghetti sauce and seasonings; simmer 5 minutes. Use in following recipes or chill and freeze in bags or containers for individual recipes or servings.
Not So Sloppy Joe's:
Add 1/4 cup (50 mL) EACH of chopped celery and green pepper to basic mixture. Heat thoroughly and serve over toasted bread or bun. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Italian Topped Potatoes:
Microwave 4 baking potatoes. Cut potatoes in a cross and squeeze to open, top with basic or Sloppy Joe mixture (above). Serve with a garden salad or vegetables of your choice.
Easy Pizza Slices:
Slice a 14 inch (35 cm) loaf of Italian bread in half, lengthwise. Top each side with warm Sloppy Joe mixture (above) and 1/2 cup (125 mL) EACH of shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Place on a baking sheet and broil until cheese melts.
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NUMBER OF SERVINGS: SERVINGS
TIP
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Instead of Italian bread, the same mixture can be put on a 12 inch (30 cm) pre-baked pizza or flat bread crust. Add your favourite pizza toppings such as green or red pepper, place on baking sheet; broil until cheese melts.
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