When it comes to burgers, that is one of my weaknesses. I just love them, but I know that they are fattening, I try really hard to stay away from them. But, not with this recipe, because of the lean meat and the graham bread with the low-fat yogurt, I know I can enjoy this meal without the guilt.
I had a problem looking for the right size buns because I wanted them to be graham bread. So I got up early and made my own with my bread maker. I used part white plain flour and the other half I used whole wheat. I like this combination because I do not like my bread to be too much like eating straw.
I hope you try this recipe and enjoy the burger without guilt. Please let me know how yours turned out and did you do anything else to it.
I remember when I was little, my father took me to a game or some street festival when I was in Portugal and of course, I was always hungry, for I knew what I wanted to eat. I always around looked for the Portuguese style bifanas stand. I could always find it, for I just had to follow the aroma of garlic, butter, and simmering pork. I just loved to gobble down one or two, Also, it was funny just watching my father eat and talk at the same time when it was about the game.
Making this dish really brings back so many memories of long ago, mind you, my Mother did make them for me and they were just as good as the Food Stands. This is not just a regular Pork sandwich, it is part of my life of good times and awesome memories with Family and Friends as I was growing up.
Now here it is for all to make and enjoy. Please let us know how did yours turn out, did you add anything to yours.
In keeping with tradition, I was using Pork Loin, but you can use Pork tenderloin if you want. Now the Portuguese sate this in pork fat and that gives it a full flavor to the meat, but you can use regular cooking oil if you want. If you can not find the pork fat in the market, then I would recommend you to first fry some bacon and use the oil.
Let the pork marinate go for at least one hour in your fridge, but overnight would be better. It is important to drain the liquid away from the pork in order for it to fry better. Also, do this about half an hour before you cook it because the meat will reach room temperature.
Here at this point, you can add extra wine or beer to the liquid of the marinade if you want it more on the liquid side and if you want a dipping sauce.
Now go ahead and add some other goodies to your sandwich. How about mushroom with onions, roasted peppers, cheese, or have it your way. As for me, I like it the traditional way, just pork, sauce, and bun.
Sloppy Joe’s an awesome
North American treat, always good and everyone will always ask for
more. So make sure that when you add it to the bun that you pour it on thick for if it does not
fall as you eat it then it’s not a sloppy Joe’s. The Kid’s just love this because it’s messy
and an adventure in eating, never seen one that did not like it.
I love this recipe because it is so easy and fast
to make and it can be made ahead of time and
frozen for a later date. Also try to add this to some pasta dish and just
see how you would like it, better than any sauce that you have tried, just mmm, mm
awesome…
Please let me know how yours turned out or what
did you add to it.
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1 Lbs. - Med ground beef
1/4 Cup - Onions
1/4 Cup - Diced green pepper
1/4 to 1/2 Cup - Ketchup
2 to 3 Tsp. - Brown sugar
1 Tbsp. - Soya sauce
1 Tsp. - Mustard
1/4 Cup - Water
Salt and pepper to taste
Options;
1/3 to 1/2 Cup - Tomato sauce
Diced carrots
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I like to use a medium ground beef because the flavour comes out in a little bit of fat. Now you can use a lean ground and it will be just as good, but I would add more of the soya sauce.
Here I added some green sweet pepper because some Children are more fussy when you try to add some veggies to there hamburger. What can also be added here would be some diced carrots and it will be even better, try it by adding other things to your liking.
A good idea is so make a big pot of the sloppy Joe's and separate it into bags according to your Household portions and freeze it for a later date. It really freezes well. Also try it on a pasta dish and see how you Family would like that. One easy and fast dish with so many ways to serve it.
Remember if it does not spill over and make a mess as you bite it, then it's not a Sloppy Joe's. So go ahead and make a mess...
I just love this recipe because it is so easy to
make and the taste is really awesome, and not to mention that because it’s
baked it’s better for you without all that frying. Make sure that you make some extra for it will go fast.
Now I like my meatballs a little larger and it does look very big on the beget, but believe
me it all fits and I just enjoy biting
into it and getting the full flavor of the
savoury meat.
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Now here you can add really whatever you like but please keep in mind that if you are making this for the Children then watch how spicy you make it. Also one thing I did not show on the video is that most of the time I make this ahead of time and let them stay over night in the fridge.
The size of the meatballs really depend on you. I for one like them to be a little larger for I like the meatball overwhelmed the bread so I can get the maximum full taste of the savoury meat.
Let the meatballs savoury slowly in the tomato sauce to get the full flavour of the tomato sauce to infuse into it. Give a turn every now and then, also if it becomes a little thick then add a bit of water, but just a bit at a time. Also if you want you can make some extra for it freezes very well and you will be sure not to run out.
Add any type of cheese you want, after all it's your sandwich. Don't forget to slid it under the grill for about 30 seconds or so, just to get the cheese "right on". I usually add the tomato sauce last after the grilling because I do not want to dry it out. Anyway you make it, make it yours.
Zapiekanka a Polish Tradition. A great SuperBowl and Hockey Open sandwich for your Parties and/or get-together. When they come over to watch the games, make them this instead of pizza, you will be glad that you did...:) Yum...........Yum....
Try this awesome hamburger with a twist, by adding a secret ingredient, it makes the meat taste juicer and talk about being moist. Right up to the last bit and mouthful. Fried or BBQ its great.
Add all your favorite toppings to make it absolutely perfect an all yours ..... :)
