Travelin Sloppy Joe
August 6, 2008
Travelin Sloppy Joe
What You Need:
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
3/4 C ketchup
1 tsp yellow mustard
3 tsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
How to Make It:
Crumble the ground beef in a large skillet.
Add the onion and green pepper.
Place the skillet over medium heat.
Brown the meat for 15 minutes being sure to stir often.
The onion and green pepper will be slightly tender.
Drain the excess fat off with a paper towel.
Pour in the ketchup and mustard.
Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved.
Sprinkle in the garlic powder and stir to incorporate the ingredients.
Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking 20 minutes or until heated through.
Add the salt and pepper and stir to mix.
Place in a warm thermos
Serves 4
This is another kid friendly recipe. Be sure to put a bun in the lunch box, add some chips and a cool fruit salad to balance out the meal.
Italian Chicken Strips to Go
August 6, 2008
Italian Chicken Strips to Go
What You Need:
1 lb chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless, cut into strips
1/2 C Italian dressing
1 1/2 tsp honey
1 tsp lime juice
2 tsp olive oil
How to Make It:
Whisk the dressing, honey and lime juice together in a container that has a tight fitting lid.
Add the chicken strips and seal the container.
Turn the container over a few times to ensure the chicken is well coated.
Place in the refrigerator 1 hour.
Remove the chicken strips from the dressing.
Discard the leftover dressing.
Place the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
Add the chicken strips to the oil.
Cook the chicken strips 18 minutes or a light golden brown and juices run clear when pricked with a fork.
Layer the chicken strips in a warmed thermos
Serves 6
Kids really enjoy these. They can just open the thermos and pop them right in the mouth. Send a little honey mustard or barbecue sauce as a dip.
Corn and Beef Hash
August 6, 2008
Corn and Beef Hash
What You Need:
1 tbsp canola oil
1 lb ground beef
2 C frozen corn, thawed
2 C country style beans
How to Make It:
Place the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Heat the oil just hot but not smoking.
Add the ground beef and cook about 12 minutes or until brown through.
Be sure to crumble the meat as it cooks.
Drain well and return to the skillet.
Add the corn and the beans.
Stir well to incorporate the ingredients together.
Bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, good reduce the heat to low.
Continue cooking on low heat 15 minutes.
Place in a warmed thermos
Serves 4
This is a simple recipe that will guarantee to fill you up. Add a few corn chips and a fruit salad to make a full meal.
