SANDRA'S SPECTACULAR SLOPPY JOES

A quick and easy lunch or dinner.

Also, it's a perfect take-along dish if you wish to double or triple the recipe

for functions ~ keep warm in a slow cooker though and serve as sliders!

Servings: (4)

Prep: 10 Mins.

Cook: 15 to 20 Mins.

INGREDIENTS

1 lb extra-lean ground moose (or venison, or beef)

1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic

1/4 teaspoon granulated onion

1/2 cup diced celery

1/4 cup diced yellow onion

1/4 cup diced red bell pepper

1 (8oz-can) tomato sauce

1⁄4 cup ketchup

2 tablespoons spicy barbecue sauce (I use Stubb's Spicy)

1 tablespoon light brown sugar

1 teaspoon dry mustard

Freshly ground pepper, to taste

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

METHOD

In a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground meat, celery, bell pepper and onion.

Stir in remaining ingredients, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve open-face style over toasted buns with a side of prepared Sandra's potato salad or coleslaw. ~ Enjoy!

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Tip: I toast my buns in my toaster set on the 'bagel setting,' or feel free to do so in the oven under the broiler.