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Tidy Joes

These tidy joes are a fun twist on classic sloppy joes, made by wrapping the savory meat filling in buttery crescent dough and baking until golden brown. Perfect for busy weeknights or game day appetizers, this easy recipe delivers all the flavor of sloppy joes in a less messy, handheld version.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 178 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. ground beef (lean, 90/10)
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 2 (8oz.) Pilsbury Crescent Dough Sheets

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a frying pan, add together ground beef and seasonings and cook until completely cooked through.
  • Add in ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and mustard and mix well.
  • Simmer for 3-5 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Remove crescent dough sheets from packaging.
  • Roll out the crescent dough sheets on lightly floured surface and cut into 12 even square pieces.
  • Spoon a few tablespoons of beef mixture in the center of each piece of crescent dough and top with desired amount of cheese.
  • Fold the crescent dough sheets over top of the beef mixture making a triangle shape.
  • Pinch the edges together so that the filling doesn't spill out while baking then place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes until the tops of the tidy joes are golden brown.
  • Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 10gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 530mgPotassium: 243mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 81IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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