Simple & Sassy Sloppy Joes

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.