Sloppy Joes

2 lbs. of good quality hamburger. I use 90/10 but if you have the cheaper kind, it's ok. You just have to the grease off well and rinse it so you don't have grease dripping down your arm when you eat the Joe.

Ingredients:
1 can tomato soup
1 cup catsup
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
salt and pepper
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup dry oatmeal (regular is fine or you can use quick oats)

Brown the hamburger well, breaking up any big chunks. Drain if necessary. Rinse if necessary. Put the browned meat back in the pan. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well, simmer for 15-20 minutes. Serve over 40 Minute Hamburger Buns or store bought buns if that's all you have. Our favorite bun of choice is Potato Rolls!

40 Minute Hamburger Buns

These fluffy yet hearty buns are just right for their big appetites. I also serve the buns plain with a meal.

12 Servings

Prep: 20 min. + resting Bake: 10 min.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°)
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add oil and sugar; let
• stand for 5 minutes. Add the egg, salt and enough flour to form a
• soft dough.
• Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about
• 3-5 minutes. Do not let rise. Divide into 12 pieces; shape each into
• a ball. Place 3 in. apart on greased baking sheets.
• Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Bake at 425° for 8-12 minutes
• or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
• Yield: 1 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 195 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 204 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

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