Sloppy Joes with Homemade buns

Have masses to feed? Ok so I don't really the masses to feed, but I do feed 2 growing boys and a husband! I made homemade buns for our sloppy joe recipe. I was told last night that "This is the best meal you have ever made mom!" by my oldest. So not only hubby approved but kid(s) approved. These can be made veg'n (as I am veg'n), rather than using ground meat use tempeh or Veggie crumbles (I prefer Quorn crumbles).

Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground meat (turkey, beef or if veg'n use crumble or tempeh)
• 1 tablespoons mustard
• 1 can of tomato paste
• 12 ounces of water (use the tomato paste can, fill it twice)
• Choice of herbs (I used onion powder, garlic powder, parsely and oregano)
• Pinch of sugar
• salt & pepper to taste
• Cheese of choice

Directions

• In a large pan, fry meat with spices you like (if using tempeh or crumbles add a smidge of oil to keep it from burning cook per instructions on package).
• Once meat is cooked and drained (no need to drain if using tempeh or crumbles) add the mustard, tomato paste, water, choice of herbs (yes I lightly season the meat then add more herbs for the sauce), pinch of sugar, salt & pepper.
• Lower heat and simmer for about 8-10 minutes.
• Scoop onto buns and add cheese of choice.
• Enjoy!

Homemade buns!

Now that things are semi dying down. I still homeschool, help with a Co-op, make most of my families foods, sugar flowers, cakes and crafts lol.

I wanted to make buns, seriously the cost of buns at Whole Foods or Trader Joes is just plain expensive. I refuse to put high fructose corn syrup and all the preservatives in our bodies. So that led me on the hunt for a bun recipe!

It took a few attempts finding one that I wanted. I wanted it to be quick, you know the kind you mix and bake pretty much. I scored! Below is the recipe I found and my family loves!


I went with the following recipe from Taste of Home, I did find another that uses a mix (wheat and white) that I might try but for now this works!

Homemade Buns 

Here is a picture of the buns cooling...they were devoured shortly after!

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

Yield: 12 Servings      

10 30

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°)
• 1/3 cup vegetable or olive oil
• 1/4 cup sugar or honey
• 1 egg or egg replacement
• 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.