Sloppy Joeys

The other day, Zell and I had Sloppy Joeys for lunch. Don't be fooled by the adorable and ingenious name, they are merely miniature Sloppy Joes. You too can have the mad culinary skills I possess.





You will need the following ingredients:

Main event:
1 lb Lean Ground Beef
1 can Manwich or other Sloppy Joe sauce variety
1 French Baguette

Side items:
1 peach
1 cucumber

1. Brown beef in a skillet.

2. Then it is time to drain - now before you do this - DO NOT DRAIN INTO THE SINK.
This is a rookie mistake that will require a plumber and following that, a bill. However, draining in the trash can can cause a melted garbage bag and following that, a huge mess. So, I like to do a little trick that I learned when I worked at Bagel and Deli in Oxford OH. Granted, we used the technique to make ash trays when smoking was still legal inside. Take aluminum foil and a can. Fold the foil around the can. Repeat at least once to prevent leaking

3. Slice french loaf in small pieces. If desired, toast in a toaster oven or oven. I like toast.

4. Put sandwiches together, slice fruit and veggie and serve!

Cost Breakdown

1 lb ground beef: $1.99 at Trader Joes
1 can of Manwich: $1 at the 99 cent store
1/2 a french loaf: $1.49/2 $0.75 at Ralph's
1 peach: $0.79 at Ralph's
1/2 cucumber: $1/2 $0.50 at Ralph's


$1.99
$1
$0.75
$0.79
$0.50
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$ 5.03/2 = $2.52 a person PLUS leftovers!