• Jun. 3, 2008
Not so Sloppy-Joes -- So easy and yummy
I stumbled upon this recipe that sounded good. However, I have this habit of changing recipes as I cook them. This one was no different. So here is my version. I call it "Not so Sloppy-Joes." I recently took it to DS's 4H awards banquet and got rave reviews from parents and kids alike.
2 pounds ground beef - I always use chuck or sirloin (preferably) because it tastes better and less fat
1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup mix or Beefy Onion Soup mix
3/4 - 1 medium sized, chopped yellow onion, depending on tastes.
1 bottle chili sauce, I use Heinz
2 cans of refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, large sized biscuits
Brown the meat with the soup mix, drain. Add the chili sauce ( use less if desired, but I use the entire bottle) and set to a very low simmer, stirring occasionally.
While meat is simmering, split biscuits in half (top from bottom, like one would do when buttering it) and roll out on a floured surface to about 6-8 inches. Don't forget to occasionally stir the meat during this time.
When you are nearly done rolling out the biscuits, remove meat from the heat and set to cool a bit. When all biscuits are rolled out, spoon desired amount of meat (I like them thick and hearty) on one half of each rolled out biscuit half and fold the other side over and seal. (I stretch the bottom portion a little more and fold it over and press with a fork or spoon). Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake acording to biscuit instructions.
This will make 32 palm of your hand sized "pockets." That may sound like a lot, and for some it will be. However, figure on at least two to two and a half for your average 10 year old boy. If there are left overs - a super easy lunch for tomorrow (or "It's bedtime so I'm now hungry again" snack, like my son does).
**NOTE** When it comes to filling the biscuits, start with the first one you rolled out first. The reason I say this is because I found that the dough will start to shrink back up after a seemingly short while. Who knew, I didn't. Until now. 
These are really good. The hardest part is rolling out the biscuits and that is not hard at all. It is so simple that the kids (a little older is probably best since there is the cooking involved) can do it as part of their home economics/homemaking classes.
Please, if you try this recipe, give me your feedback. Did you like them? Not like them? Change the recipe? I would really like to know how you have improved them - or how I can improve them. Although we do really like them just the way they are.
I have another breakfast recipe that I will post soon. It also is a variation on a recipe. Actually, I had two recipes that I wanted to try and mixed them both around for this one. It again involves rolling out dough and is extremely easy and quick. I am getting better at it. It gets easier and easier. It will be even easier once I get this big wooden cutting block thing on wheels. Hopefully this weekend. I've always wanted to make homemade breads, but have no where to work with that much dough. My kitchen is a tiny galley kitchen.
Until next time (hopefully more often than in the past)...Bon Appetit.
