Sloppy Joes Bun Buggy

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 hot dog buns (not split)
• 24 slices cucumbers or 24 slices zucchini
• 1 carrot, cut into 1-inch matchstick-size strips
• 6 ripe olives
• 6 miniature pretzel twists
• 3 cheese slices, cut in half
• 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
• 2 stalks celery
• 1 small onion
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon vinegar

Recipe

• 1 hollow out roll leaving a nice size edge. use toothpick to attach each cucumber slice to the side of the car for wheels. pull out toothpick and push carrot strip through hole.
• 2 cut olives in half horizontally. make two holes in one end of each bun to attach "headlights" with a toothpick. stick carrot strips into olive hole and into the holes you made in the bun.
• 3 run onion and celery through food processor until minced. add mixture to large pan with meat and sauté. drain fat. stir in remaining ingredients. simmer covered for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. cook until you reach the desired consistency.
• 4 place cheese in bottom of bun and spoon mixture on top.
• 5 press pretzel twist into the sloppy joe mixture, making "windshield" on each buggy.