Sloppy Joes Bun Buggy

Cute little sandwiches for your little racers! Great addition to a Hot Wheels or Racing themed party (Menu #632).

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• Bun Buggy

• 6  hot dog buns (not split)
• 24  slices cucumbers or 24  slices zucchini
• 1  carrot, cut into 1-inch matchstick-size strips
• 6  ripe olives
• 6  miniature pretzel twists
• 3  cheese slices, cut in half

• Sloppy Joe

• 1  lb ground beef or 1  lb ground turkey
• 2  stalks celery
• 1  small onion
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1⁄4 cup ketchup
• 1⁄4 cup barbecue sauce
• 1  tablespoon brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon dry mustard
• 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1  tablespoon vinegar

Directions

1. Hollow out roll leaving a nice size edge. Use toothpick to attach each cucumber slice to the side of the car for wheels. Pull out toothpick and push carrot strip through hole.
2. Cut olives in half horizontally. Make two holes in one end of each bun to attach "headlights" with a toothpick. Stick carrot strips into olive hole and into the holes you made in the bun.
3. Run onion and celery through food processor until minced. Add mixture to large pan with meat and sauté. Drain fat. Stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer covered for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook until you reach the desired consistency.
4. Place cheese in bottom of bun and spoon mixture on top.
5. Press pretzel twist into the Sloppy Joe mixture, making "windshield" on each buggy.