Dec 05 2008
Frugal Friday
My mom was a stay at home mom. Therefore, we didn’t have the cash flow that some families did. I never really understood the struggle til I got out, got married, and experienced the harsh reality of this world. I remember a regular staple of our home when I was growing up. Ketchup packets. Yes, ketchup packets. When we would go out to eat, we would always get extra ketchup packets to take home. There was a large tin tub in my mom’s kitchen where the packets would reside.
What did she do with them? Only my favorite thing in the world. Make sloppy (ketchup) jo’s. No joke. So, here you go, the most easiest dinner imaginable and yes, it is delicious.
Sloppy (Ketchup) Jo’s
1 lb. ground beef
Onion powder
Ketchup packets (you will need a considerable amount think 20 - 30)
Directions:
Brown and drain ground beef, add a dash of onion powder, cut up the ketchup packets and dump in. Let cook for a few minutes. Slap on a bun and chow time!
Yes, it sounds odd. Yes, we call it the “poor man’s dinner”. I’m pretty sure this is a southern thing but “it’ll make you slap your brother.”
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Collecting ketchup packets is not a bad idea. My college roommate used to pick up extra salad dressing and other packets but of course she didn’t use them right away so they probably weren’t very good after like five months.