Aunt Helens Sloppy Joes Recipes

AUNT HELEN'S SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Brown meat; drain.
• Add and blend all other ingredients.
• Reduce heat to low after bringing to boil. Simmer 1 ½ hours on low heat.
• Serve on buttered and grilled buns with pickles and mustard.

SLOW COOKER SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove from skillet, drain on paper towels, crumble and set aside.
• Cut the onion into small pieces, then cook in the bacon grease until golden. Remove from skillet and set aside.
• Brown the ground beef, remove from skillet, and drain.
• Mix all remaining ingredients in a slow cooker along with the bacon, onion and ground beef.
• Cook for at least 8 hours on the lowest setting, but times will vary based on the individual slow cooker.
• Serve over hamburger buns for a good "sloppy-joe".

GRANNY'S SPECIAL SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Mix together ground beef, and onion,and fry til done.
• Add rest of ingredients.
• Simmer til hot.
• Serve on hamburger buns.

AUNT HELEN'S EGGNOG

Steps:

• Beat together eggs, condensed milk and vanilla.
• Slowly beat in milk.
• Gently fold in whipped cream.
• If you are adding alcohol, rum, brandy or bourbon are the traditional choices.
• Sprinkle nutmeg on top to taste.

AUNT HELEN'S OPERA FUDGE

Steps:

• Put cream and sugar in a large saucepan. Heat on medium to medium-high. Stir until it comes to a boil, then add cream of tartar. Using a candy thermometer, cook and stir constantly till it reaches 238 degrees F. Immediately pour onto a large, cooled marble candy-making slab (or something similar that will stay cold) until the mixture is cooled.
• Then mix well until it turns white and mounds. Cover with a damp cloth for 1/2 hour or so.
• Then knead it like bread until it's smooth. You can have it plain or add small bits of candied fruit and nuts, if you like, and knead into it.
• Roll it into a log on some waxed paper or plastic wrap, and keep refrigerated. Serve by slicing 1/4 inch slices off and serving on a pretty little plate.