Comments on: Sloppy Joe’s in a Bowl

By: Wardeh

Wardeh — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:01:03 +0000

Tammy – yes, the 6 ounce size.

By: Tammy

Tammy — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:17:12 +0000

One can of tomato paste…how much? The ones I have are 6 oz.

By: Steph Stone

Steph Stone — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:47:45 +0000

Ooh, thanks for the link. BTW, Bionature brand tomato paste is in glass jars, but I’m fairly certain that the lids have BPA. Right now I’ve been getting it by the case through our co-op’s UNFI order. Maybe I’ll figure out the dried tomato thing so I won’t need to get it any more.

By: Wardeh

Wardeh — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:34:59 +0000

Steph – I’m sure there is a way to use dehydrated tomatoes! In fact, as soon as my supply of tomato paste runs out, I will probably not buy any more because of the BPA in the cans. Here’s a comment where Faith told me how she uses dehydrated tomatoes in place of canned: http://gnowfglins.com/2009/12/03/where-do-you-shop/ For paste, we’d just use less water, I think, to make it really thick.

By: Steph Stone

Steph Stone — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:31:37 +0000

Ahh, gotcha. Bell peppers are so pricey out of season, even if you don’t mind getting things out of season on occasion. I was a good girl this summer though and froze them like crazy. I even froze some ground to toss in for sloppy joe or spaghetti sauce. Since I’ve got my new dehydrator, I may think about drying some next summer. Then they’ll be traditionally preserved *and* I’ll have them for the winter. I wonder if there’s a way to do something with dried tomatoes instead of tomato paste, too. Hmm…

By: Wardeh

Wardeh — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:16:57 +0000

Steph, let’s see… I used to use a Vitamin C powder, which I omitted. I took out the bell peppers only because they’re not always in season – but keep adding them if you have them! I could have left it in there! And I soak the rice. I also omitted the onion powder in favor of the sauteed fresh onion. I’m really happy your family enjoys this dish!

By: Steph Stone

Steph Stone — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:12:04 +0000

Hey Wardeh…

Did you change this recipe aside from the soaking of the rice? My old printout had bell pepper. Do you omit it now?

I’m making it, yet again. It is a favorite over here.

By: Karena

Karena — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 20:47:30 +0000

I think I saw somewhere in your postings I read that you sometimes add lentils to this recipe. At what point in the recipe do you add the lentils and about how much would you add?

Thank you ahead of time!

Yes, I do add lentils quite often. Separately, I soak 2 cups of lentils in 4 cups of water overnight. Then next day, I bring that to a boil and cook it fully, until the lentils are tender. I add those to the meat sauce, and about double all the seasoning ingredients (tomato paste, etc.). Hope that makes sense. Let me know if you need me to clarify. -Wardeh

By: Titus 2 Christian HomeKeeper » Simply Lentils

Titus 2 Christian HomeKeeper » Simply Lentils — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 16:29:14 +0000

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By: Lawauna

Lawauna — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 13:20:40 +0000

I love buffalo meat. This receipe sounds great. I will have to try it.