I have a question. Why do you use butter or olive oil to saute' the
vegs instead of using the meat drippings?

Thanks,
Bob

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Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> I needed a quick meal for tonight and thought of these that I haven't made
> for quite a while. We had them with coleslaw and potato chips, and
> finished off with a couple of Barb's brownies.
>
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Sloppy Joes
>
> Recipe By :
> Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories : Sandwiches
>
> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 1 lb Ground meat
> 2 tb Unsalted butter or olive oil
> 1/2 ea Medium onion -- 1/4" dice
> 1/2 ea Green bell pepper -- 1/4" dice
> 1/2 ea Red bell pepper -- 1/4" dice
> 1 ea Stalk celery -- 1/4" dice
> 2 ts Chili powder, or to taste
> 1/2 ts Ground cumin
> 1/2 ts Ground coriander
> 1/2 ts Mexican oregano
> 1/2 c Chili sauce
> 1/2 c Catsup
> 1/2 ts Salt
> Few grindings black pepper
>
> Brown meat, breaking up large pieces. Drain in colander and reserve.
> Melt butter and cook onion, green and red pepper, and celery until all
> are transparent. Return meat to pan. Add remaining ingredients and
> simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes. May be frozen if desired.
>