Speedy Beef Sloppy Joes

Combine frozen Big Batch Beef, pizza sauce, frozen vegetables, Worcestershire sauce and 1/4 cup (50 mL) water in large heavy saucepan.

Cover and simmer cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot, about 10 to 15 minutes. Use to top 4 toasted hamburger buns or baked potatoes.

Big Batch Beef: Cook 4 lb (2 kg) Lean or Extra Lean Ground Beef in Dutch oven over medium-high heat for 10 minutes, breaking into small chunks with back of spoon, until browned. Drain, and return to pot. Add 4 EACH onion and cloves garlic, minced, simmer for 15 minutes until vegetables are softened. Spread in a single layer on several foil or parchment paper-lined baking trays; freeze until meat is just firm, about 1 hour. Loosen into chunks; scoop meal-sized portions into freezer bags. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Cook’s Notes: Use the food processor to mince the onions and garlic in a snap. Pulse quartered onions and peeled garlic cloves a few times to mince.
Speedy Baked Potatoes: Pierce 4 large scrubbed potatoes all over with a fork. Microwave-bake for 7 to 8 minutes on high power; remove from microwave, wrap potatoes in foil and let stand 5 minutes to complete cooking.