All You Grocery Challenge - Week 3, Day 2

All You Grocery Challenge - Week 3, Day 2

Sloppy Joes - $2.41 per person

July 5, 2010

Recipe and Cost Breakdown:

Sloppy Joe Dinner: 3 people

Ingredients:

1 lb. Ground Sirloin 90/10 - $3.76

1/2 yellow onion chopped - $.21

1/2 Tbl. Minced Garlic - FREE (had on hand)

3 Tbl. Tomato Paste - FREE (had on hand)

1 can Tomato Sauce - FREE (had on hand)

1/4 Cup Brown Sugar - FREE (had on hand)

3 Tbl. Worcestershire Sauce - FREE (had on hand)

1 tsp. Steak Seasoning - Free (had on hand)

1 tsp. Garlic Powder - FREE (had on hand)

Pinch of Salt n Pepper - FREE (had on hand)

1 Red Pell Pepper Chopped - $1.78

Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese - FREE (had on hand)

1 pkg. Hawaiin Rolls - $1.49

Directions:

Cook Garlic and Onion until softened.

Add Ground Beef and cook until browned. Drain.

Add drained ground beef, garlic and onion mixture back into pan.

Add chopped red bell pepper.

Add brown sugar and spices to pan. Cook for 1 minute.

Add Worcestershire Sauce, Tomato Sauce and Tomato Paste to pan.

Cook for about 10 minutes on medium heat.

Adjust seasinings to taste.

Serve on toasted buns and garnish with cheddar cheese.

Cost: $7.24 or $2.41 per person

All You Grocery Challenge Goal - $3.57 per person/day

My Challenge Goal - $2.86 per person/day

Goal Met? Yes!