QUICK FAMILY FAVOURITES with GROUND BEEF From one comes many... the convenience of ground beef allows you to make many easy meals and snacks from just a few basic ingredients. Make double or triple the recipe so you always have it ready for those last minute meals.

1 lb 500 g LEAN or MEDIUM GROUND BEEF 2 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1 medium onion, chopped 1 cup 250 mL spaghetti sauce 1½ tsp 7 mL EACH - dried basil and oregano* ½ tsp 2 mL salt ¼ tsp 1 mL pepper * Substitute Italian Seasoning for basil and oregano.

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 ¼ cup (50 mL) EACH of chopped celery and green pepper to basic mixture. Heat thoroughly and serve over toasted bread or on a 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 ½ cup (125 mL) EACH of shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Place on a baking sheet and broil until cheese melts. TIP:  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 a baking sheet; broil until cheese melts.