Eggplant sloppy joes recipes - 2 recipes
Sloppy Joes are a great American classic. But have you ever heard of eggplant Sloppy Joes? They're a great way to get your kids eating more vegetables. Eggplants are rich in nutrients and when cooked with ground beef and tomatoes, they practically melt into the sauce, making them undetectable to a child's keen eye! Eggplant Sloppy Joes are the perfect dish to get your whole family eating healthy, balanced meals. Not to mention that they're delicious! Try our recipes for a healthy dinner treat!
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Looking for an easy snack or party appetizer? These little beef pockets are a pinch!
Ingredients
Dough:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- Water
Filling:
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- A pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup tomato sauce
Method
- Mix flour, sugar, salt, milk, and water in a pan, and mix until you form a dough.
- In a saucepan, heat a splash of olive oil and add the onion. Cook on medium-high until onion has softened.
- Add the ground beef, and add the salt, water, and tomato sauce. When the meat has browned, remove from heat.
- Dust a flat surface with flour, and roll out the dough into a flat sheet.
- Use a ramekin or cup to cut out circles.
- Add a dollop of beef-tomato mixture to the center of each circle.
- Pinch the dough into a little pocket.
- Bake in the oven at 350° F for 15 minutes.
- Enjoy!
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- 1 large or 2 small eggplants
- 1 25oz jar of your favorite pasta sauce
- 1 lb of ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 1 cup water
- 3 oz red wine (optional)
- 1Tbsp italian seasoning
- salt & pepper (to taste)
- 6 kaiser rolls or hamburger buns (buttered and toasted)
- shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Sloppy Joes with Eggplant
By Receitas sem Fronteiras, Receitas sem Fronteiras
In a large pan, heat some oil and add the onion and garlic
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large eggplant, chopped into small cubes
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- the juice of half a lime
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (or according to your taste)
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