Sloppy Jill Burritos with Pierogi Filling
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) Manwich sauce (or your preferred sloppy joe sauce)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sour cream and chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
For the Pierogi Filling:
- 1 lb frozen pierogies (any flavor of your choice)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the Sloppy Joe Filling:
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked.
- Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the Manwich sauce to the cooked beef, stirring well.
- Simmer for about 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare the Pierogi Filling:
- Cook the pierogies according to the package instructions.
- In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add cooked pierogies to the pan, tossing to coat in the buttery mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until pierogies are golden.
- Assemble the Sloppy Jill Burritos:
- Lay out the flour tortillas on a clean surface.
- Spoon a generous portion of the Sloppy Joe filling onto the center of each tortilla.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the meat.
- Add a few spoonfuls of the pierogi filling on top of the cheese.
- Fold and Cook the Burritos:
- Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll it up tightly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
- Place the burritos seam-side down in the skillet.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until the tortilla is golden and crispy.
- Serve:
- Remove from the skillet and let them cool for a minute.
- Optional: Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped green onions.