Make-Ahead Sloppy Joes

Submitted by AmyZoe

"Need a quick meal? These yummy sloppy joes can be frozen in the freezer after prepared and reheated later. Even the first preparation is a 30 minute or less meal. I used hamburger buns and put half in the recipe and left half out. I found this recipe from Parties, Potlucks, and Barbecues/Taste of Home by Alyne Fuller of Odessa, Texas."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 14-16

ingredients

• 1 lb bulk pork sausage
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 14 -16 sandwich buns, split
• 16 ounces tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano

directions

1. In a large skillet, cook sausage, beef, and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.
2. Remove from heat and drain.
3. Remove centers from the tops and bottoms of each bun. Tear removed bread into small pieces and add to skillet. Set buns aside.
4. Stir remaining ingredients into the sausage mixture and spoon about 1/3 cupful onto the bottom of each bun.
5. Replace tops and wrap individually in heavy-duty foil.
6. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until heated through or freeze for up to 3 months.
7. Thaw frozen sandwiches in the refrigerator and heat as directed.