Preppy Joe With Spicy Brussels Sprout Slaw Recipes

BRUSSELS SPROUT SLAW

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the pecans on a baking sheet in one layer and bake until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop; set aside.
• Shred the Brussels sprouts using the large holes of a box grater or a mandoline. Coarsely chop any ungrated pieces with a knife.
• Combine the mayonnaise, mustard, honey, vegetable oil and orange zest in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Whisk in the vinegar and orange juice until smooth. Add the shaved Brussels sprouts and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish and scatter the pecans and pomegranate seeds on top. Refrigerate 2 to 4 hours before serving.

BRUSSELS SPROUT, APPLE AND PEAR SLAW

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, and celery seeds. Add the Brussels sprouts, apple, and pear and toss well. Season with salt and pepper and toss again. Serve.

HOMEMADE SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Place ground beef and onion in a large skillet. Turn heat to medium and cook and stir the mixture constantly until the beef is browned and forms small crumbles, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in garlic and green bell pepper; cook and stir until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 cup water and stir, scraping the pan to dissolve any brown flavor bits from the bottom of the skillet.
• Mix in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Add 1 more cup water and return mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated and the mixture is thick, about 40 minutes.
• Season with salt , black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.

CLASSIC HOMEMADE SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook beef and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes., Uncover; cook 30-40 minutes longer or until thickened. Discard bay leaves. Serve 1/2 cup of meat mixture on each bun.