06/07/2026
Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
* 1 pound lean ground beef
* 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
* ½ yellow onion, chopped
* ½ green bell pepper, chopped
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
* ¾ cup ketchup
* 2 tablespoons brown sugar
* ½ teaspoon salt
* ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Directions
1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess grease if needed.
2. Add butter, onion, and green pepper. Cook 4–5 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
4. Add mustard, ketchup, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Serve on hamburger buns.
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Cheddar Bacon Ranch Chip Dip
Ingredients
* 24 ounces sour cream
* 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
* 4–5 green onions, sliced
* ½ cup bacon bits
* 1 packet ranch dressing mix
Directions
1. In a large bowl, combine sour cream and ranch packet until well mixed.
2. Stir in cheddar cheese, green onions, and bacon bits.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
4. Serve with potato chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Gooey Strawberry Butter Cake
Cake Layer
* 1 box strawberry cake mix
* 1 egg
* ½ cup butter, melted
Gooey Layer
* 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
* 2 eggs
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
* 2 cups powdered sugar
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix cake mix, egg, and melted butter. Press into a greased 9x13-inch pan.
3. Beat cream cheese until smooth.
4. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
5. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth.
6. Spread over the cake layer.
7. Bake 35–40 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is still slightly gooey.
8. Cool before cutting.
