MOLASSES: Sloppy Joes

FEATURED ITEM:

MOLASSES

WHY STORE THIS ITEM:

• According to still tasty, Molasses is good stored in a cool dark place for 2 years
• It can be used in a variety of recipes - from gingerbread cookies to sloppy joes!
• It adds a nice depth of flavor

DINNER RECIPE:

Sloppy Joes 

Who doesn't love a good sloppy joe? How about one that uses a lot of store-able items that are probably already in your pantry and is healthy to boot? This recipe is just that! The original recipe can be found here.

Yield: 6-8 servings

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef or turkey

1 onion, diced

1 tbsp minced garlic

1 jalapeno, diced

1 red pepper, diced

1 can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed (or 1 1/2 cups cooked beans)

14 oz tomato sauce

3 tbsp tomato paste

1 tbsp red wine vinegar

1 tbsp molasses

1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce

1 tsp mustard powder

3/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

8 hamburger buns

Brown the ground beef and onion until beef is cooked through and then drain. Add the garlic, jalapeno, and red pepper and cook for a few minutes until peppers begin to soften. Add in the rest of the ingredients and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until warmed through. Spoon onto buns and enjoy!

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