Easy Sloppy Joes

What about when you're just not in the mood to spend time in the kitchen, but want a delicious meal anyways?

Please don't opt for take-out. (MacDonald's is the wrong answer!)

Try one of my simple favourites, this easy, filling & delicious sloppy-joe recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 can tomato paste
• 1/2 package taco seasoning
• 1 tsp fresh ground sea salt
• 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp minced onion (optional)
• 2 small cloves garlic, minced (optional)
• 1 jalapeno, minced (optional)
• 4-6 buns (or the equivalent slices of bread)
• The amount depends on how sloppy you like your joes! Less bread = more sloppy
• 4-6 lettuce leaves (optional)
• yellow mustard (optional)
• cheese (optional)

Directions:

1. If choosing add-ins, saute onion, garlic & jalapeno until tender. Remove from pan & set aside.
2. Brown ground beef 
1. You can choose to add in worcestershire sauce and/or your choice of spices at this point.
3. If using, add in onion, garlic, jalapeno.
4. Mix in tomato paste, taco seasoning, salt, & pepper.
5. Serve on bread or buns with optional toppings (such as mustard, cheese, & lettuce leaves)
6. Enjoy!

Preparation time: This recipe should take you about 10 minutes to prepare. Add approximately five extra minutes if using add ins and/or toasting buns.

Serves: 2 hungry people.


Substitutes:

• Use 1 c. TVP and 1/2 cup water instead of the ground beef. Definitely use add-ins and a bit more spice if taking this route, as the TVP gains it's flavour from the rest of the recipe.