So many different ways to make sloppy joes - various seasonings. This has a little bit of bite to it. We used ground turkey instead of beef. You can use any type of ground meat. Hubby doesn't care for celery so I didn't add it but used some dried celery leaves to give it the celery flavor (he doesn't mind the flavoring just doesn't like the chunks). Oh, I used Onion Onion Seasoning instead of the chopped onions. I'm not a sandwich person so I had mine open-faced.
Ingredients:1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 c chopped celery
1/2 c chopped onion
1 Tbsp Garlic Garlic Seasoning
1 pkt Bold Buffalo Cheese Blue Dip Mix, divided
1 (15 oz) can tomato sacue
1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, rinsed & drained, optional
12 hamburger buns
1 (2.8 oz) can French-fried onions, toasted
Instructions:
1. In large skillet over medium-high heat, combine first 4 ingredients and 1/2 the Bold Buffalo Cheese Blue Dip Mix; salt and pepper as desired. Cook and crumble until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes. Drain off liquid.
2. Stir in next 2 ingredients and remaining 1/2 Bold Buffalo Cheese Blue Dip Mix. Simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
3. Serve in buns topped with toasted French-fried onions.
Makes 6 servings. Serve with tater tots and a green salad.
Make Ahead & Freeze: Combine step 1 ingredients in a quart freezer bag. Combine step 2 ingredients in a quart freezer bag. Place both bags in a gallon freezer bag. Seal well, label and freeze. Thaw completely. Continue with step 1.
