Sloppy Joes

1. Meat - Also terrific made with pork! If using chicken or turkey, switch the bouillon cube for chicken and use 1 tsp extra Worcestershire Sauce.

2. Beef bouillon cube - or 1.5 tsp beef stock powder. If you don't have either, chicken will also do. Worst case - use salt (add to taste at the end)

3. Rolls - my favourite is brioche buns and soft small hamburger buns. Any rolls or bread is fine here.

4. Other Fixing Options:pickles (dill pickle, onion, anything of choice!), jalapeño or chillies (fresh or canned), hot sauce (if you like a kick!). For crunch, try corn chips/fritos or Slaw (see note below).

On the side - crisps are a favourite in the States which is ideal for gatherings.

For a meal option, try this Everyday Cabbage Salad (my non-mayo Slaw), doubles as side OR stuffing in the Sloppy Joes. A classic mayo-based Coleslaw is also an option, but I think the Sloppy Joe Sauce works better with the fresher no-mayonnaise Slaw.

5. Slow Cooker Option: Cook for 6 hours on LOW for amazingly ultra tender meat! Give it a good stir at the end to evaporate excess liquid.

6. Storing:Filling will keep 4 to 5 days in the fridge in an airtight container, or up to 3 months in the freezer (cool then freeze). Defrost then reheat using method of choice (I microwave). Best not to keep rolls with filling on it - goes sloppy (oh... the name... 💡)

7. Nutrition - assuming soft white rolls used, not brioche.

Nutrition Facts Sloppy Joes Amount Per Serving Calories 407 Calories from Fat 126 % Daily Value* Fat 14g22%Saturated Fat 5g31%Cholesterol 71mg24%Sodium 891mg39%Potassium 819mg23%Carbohydrates 42g14%Fiber 3g13%Sugar 17g19%Protein 26g52% Vitamin A 1160IU23%Vitamin C 42.3mg51%Calcium 130mg13%Iron 5.2mg29% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.