Sloppy Joes & Oriental Broccoli Slaw

This dish combined two new recipes I've been wanting to try. They made the perfect pair. I liked these Sloppy Joes better than the recipe I usually follow. The Oriental Broccoli Slaw is so good. I always enjoy it when it is brought into work for Friday treats and/or showers. I've always wanted to make it and finally did. Super easy!

Sloppy Joes:

1 Tablespoon Butter

1/4 cup chopped Onion

1 lb Lean Ground Beef

1 cup Ketchup

1/4 cup Water

1/4 cup packed Brown Sugar

2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce

1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar

2 teaspoons Chili Powder

1 teaspoon Salt

1/2 teaspoon Pepper

6 Hamburger Buns

Melt the 1 Tablespoon of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.  Add the ground beef and onion and cook until meat is no longer pink. Drain grease.

Add the ketchup, water, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, vinegar, chili powder, salt and pepper. Stir well and let simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.

Butter the hamburger buns, if desired, and toast them under the broiler. Watch closely so they dont burn. Spoon meat mixture onto the bottom halves and cover with tops. Serve immediately. Serves 6.

Recipe from Life as a Lofthouse Food Blog.

Oriental Broccoli Slaw

2 (3 ounce) packages beef-flavor ramen noodles
2 (8 1/2 ounce) packages broccoli coleslaw mix
1 cup toasted slivered almonds
1 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 bunch green onion, chopped
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup oil
1/3 cup white vinegar

Directions:
1. Before opening noodles, crush into 1 inch pieces. Open packages and set aside flavor packets.
2. Place noodles in bottom of large serving bowl. Top noodles with broccoli slaw, then sprinkle with almonds and sunflower kernels, and green onions.
3. In a separate bowl combine sugar, oil, vinegar, and flavor packets from noodles. Pour over slaw, cover and chill up to 24 hours.
4.Toss before serving.

Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/oriental-ramen-broccoli-cole-slaw-281644?oc=linkback