Y’all excuse me while I get on my soapbox here, hopefully this will be a short one. ~steps up on to soapbox~ Folks, I’ve just got to say a few things about Facebook.
First, I love it. I love that sense of community that we’ve built on the Southern Bite Facebook page. I love being able to talk and share with y’all. I love being able to easily stay in touch with friends and relatives. But what I don’t love is all the negativity that is on Facebook.
I took the liberty this past week to allow myself to hide people on Facebook who’s status updates consists solely of complaining and moaning about one thing or another. You know exactly the kind of people I’m talking about. Not to mention all the other folks who do nothing but be critical of others.
It seems Facebook has eliminated many folks’ filter between their brains and their mouths. It’s like the minute it pops into their heads, they type it out. We all have those thoughts, without a doubt. But some of us don’t have the ability to keep them simply as thoughts and not share them with the world. What happened to the old rule we were taught as kids… “if you don’t have anything nice to say, then don’t say anything at all?” I’m not sure… but I’ve given my permission to eliminate that negativity and move on without feeling bad about hiding someone. I encourage you to give yourself that power too. It’ s so nice to click over to Facebook and see a feed of good things. Try it. You’ll be amazed. ~steps off of soapbox~
Ground beef is one of those things that can really work to stretch a family’s grocery budget.
It’s an inexpensive way to fed your family a wholesome meal. And this super easy Sloppy Joe recipe is a great alternative to the canned sauce. Even my wife, who doesn’t like Sloppy Joes, likes this. I hope you will too!
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- half of a small onion, finely chopped
- half of a small green pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Brown onions and green peppers with ground beef over medium heat until meat is cooked through and vegetables are soft. Drain meat and return to pan.
- Add garlic powder, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, and soy sauce. Mix well and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Serve on soft hamburger buns.
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Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- half of a small onion, finely chopped
- half of a small green pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Brown onions and green peppers with ground beef over medium heat until meat is cooked through and vegetables are soft. Drain the grease away and return the meat to the pan.
- Over medium-low heat, add garlic powder, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, and soy sauce. Mix well and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Serve on soft hamburger buns.
