SLOPPY JOE SLIDER BAKE ~ BLOG 366.341

SLOPPY JOE SLIDER BAKE

1 package Kings Hawaiian rolls
12 slices cheddar cheese
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 can sloppy Joe sauce
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon Bragg’s liquid aminos
FRESH ground salt and black pepper, to taste

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Don’t separate into individual rolls. Cut entire package in half horizontally.
  • Arrange bottoms in greased 13×9 baking dish.
  • Top with 6 cheddar cheese slices.
  • In a large skillet brown beef and onions over medium heat until crumbly. Drain off excess grease.
  • Return meat to pan.
  • Add sauce, brown sugar, liquid aminos and season with FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Simmer 2-3 minutes until well blended.
  • Spoon mixture over roll bottoms.
  • Top with remaining cheese slices.
  • Add roll tops.

GLAZE
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Bragg’s liquid aminos
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup minced onion

  • Stir together the melted butter, brown sugar, mustard, liquid aminos and garlic powder until well blended.
  • Brush roll tops with glaze.
  • Sprinkle with the minced onion.
  • Bale 15-30 minutes until cheese is melted and sandwiches are warmed through. Cut and separate into individuals and serve.

BUFFALO CHICKEN SLOPPY JOES ~ BLOG 366.247

BUFFALO CHICKEN SLOPPY JOES SANDWICHES
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 1/2 -2 pounds ground chicken
3/4 cup Frank’s original Buffalo wing sauce
3/4 cup homemade Jalapeno ranch dressing
1 carrot FINELY diced
2 celery stalks FINELY diced
1 SMALL Vidalia onion FINELY diced
1/4 – 1/2 cup brown sugar

  • Heat oil in a large skillet.
  • Add chicken and brown until crumbly.
  • Add onions, celery, carrots and cook 3-5 minutes more.
  • Whisk together the wing sauce, brown sugar and Jalapeno ranch until smooth.
  • Add to chicken mixture, stirring and cooking10-15 until heated through.
  • Adjust seasoning, adding more brown sugar as needed to adjust heat level.

NOTE:

  • If sauce is too thin, spoon out a bit of sauce and whisk with cornstarch to thicken. Stir mixture back into sauce and cook to desired consistency.
  • Bleu cheese dressing is a good substitute for the ranch.