New Favorite Sloppy Joe's

This is my new favorite.  Definitely more flavorful than my original recipe that I have used all these years. And packed with veggies...

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 Tbsp. steak seasoning
1 carrot, shredded
1 medium onion, shredded
1 red bell pepper, shredded
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 Tbsp. tomato paste

Using a food processor, shred carrot, onion and red pepper.  In a large skillet, combine ground beef, shredded veggies, garlic and steak seasoning.  Cook until meat is browned.  Drain excess fat, if necessary.  Stir in red wine vinegar and Worcestershire sauce.  Cook for 5 minutes.  Add tomato sauce and tomato paste and stir to combine, stirring until thickened.

Grandmama's BBQ Sauce

If you know my family, you know we are pretty famous for our rib cookouts.  Well, my Granddaddy is famous for his ribs and Grandmama is famous for her sauce.  I went on and on about it before The Jason ever met my family.  I think he didn't believe me that they are really so good!  Until he had them...then he was a believer.  This is my Grandmama's BBQ Sauce.

Grandmama's BBQ Sauce

2 lemon slices
1 c. water
1/2 c. vinegar
1 stick butter
Scant Tbsp. Salt
5 Tbsp. sugar
4 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp. mustard
1/2 tsp. pepper

In a saucepan, heat all ingredients on medium high heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.  Add 1 c. ketchup and stir until smooth.  Simmer 5 more minutes or until sauce is thickened.

Boston Butt Dry Rub

This is our favorite dry rub for smoking a Boston butt.  We had a BBQ lunch for Baby Pea's birthday this past weekend.  We also had, for those of you asking about recipes:

Grandmama's BBQ Sauce
Clear BBQ Sauce
Corn Salad
Red Velvet Cake
Cake Batter Ice Cream
Spinach Dip

It was a great day!

Boston Butt Dry Rub

1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1 Tbsp. paprika
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. celery salt
2 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper