when i think back to the days of middle school, i can recall the buzz of excitement when sloppy joe's were being served in the cafeteria. honestly, i didn't get it. they just didn't appeal to me. thankfully, i grew up and had a change of heart!
as a working mom, i was always in search of quick and easy meals that would appeal to my kids and this recipe was a great addition to my repertoire. a little chopping, a little measuring and simmer away as i tackled everything else.
then after a couple years of the doctor telling me to lower my cholesterol level, i made the switch from beef to soy crumbles for this recipe. if your family is a little bit picky about soy, don't tell them-let it be your little secret.
the original recipe i started with came from a "taste of home" magazine, but besides using soy crumbles, i have increased the amount of vegetables and increased some of the seasonings to give it a little more flavor which also helps hide the soy in plain view. the published recipe calls for green bell peppers but i used hot banana peppers here and if you like it spicy, you could easily substitute jalapenos or serranos for more heat. and if you are feeding a crowd, this recipe can be doubled or tripled very easily! —janeofmanytrade
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