It's full out mountain biking weather now that we are clear from winter. Sure, we could be tough and bike all year long, but neither one of us seemed to muster up the courage to brave the frosty chill. We threw on our bike shorts in mid February and have been out every weekend at least twice since. Our goal this year is between 50 and 100 miles every month. So far this month, that's not happening, but I can easily see us getting there.
As with all things though, there are their little annoyances. Our biggest peeve has got to be the horse poo. It's everywhere! A lot of our trails are also made for equestrian and pedestrian and a lot of people use them. I love seeing people out and about and not just surfing the television, but those darned horses leave bombs everywhere. Got a narrow pathway where your dodging tree limbs and large rocks? Add some poo to it and its a full on Olympic sport. In a downhill slide into a rough and rocky water way with only a few inches of narrow escape? Boom! Poo. Large grassy meadow where the horses could walk any where with just a dirty path three inches wide for bike tires? Yep, there will be giant horse poo there too.
We are joking about making stickers, 'My bike doesn't sh*t all over the trail'. Really, it's just a rant, the horses don't bother us, and we are happy to see others out side. Though, I find it weird that you have to carry a bag for your dog droppings when I find those much easier to dodge while trying to power uphill.
Now that you've read about presents from pony's and had to be bothered with the idea of us getting all mud covered and sweaty, this is the type of meal we like to indulge in after a good ride. Those heavy, stick to your ribs, you've earned it kinds of meal that make your inner fat kid jump for joy until it gets winded after about 20 seconds. This one surprisingly stood up to the challenge and hit the spot. Don't let its simplicity full you, this one packs some crazy week night flavor. (Even now as I edit this post, Handsome is asking when we can have these again).
Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 lbs ground beef
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 green pepper, sliced
- 2 tbs steak sauce
- 1 cup beef stock
- salt and pepper
- 1 tbs butter
- 4 hamburger rolls
- 4 slices provolone or American cheese.
Instructions
- Pre-heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until shimmering. Add ground beef and brown 5 minutes, breaking into chunks. Toss in the onions and pepper and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Slowly add the steak sauce and beef stock. Simmer until sauce reduces by half, about 5-10 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
- In another medium skillet, or on a flat griddle, melt 1 tbs butter over medium heat. Toast rolls.
- Serve mixture over rolls with a slice of cheese melting on top.
Notes
A Taste of Home Cooking , Adapted from Rachael Ray
Belinda @zomppa says
Wow - you guys are still hard core! This is one of those meals I'd rush home to get to!
Blog is the New Black says
You are so smart! Love this idea.
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
Kita I want this in the worst way right now. For second breakfast.
nicole @ I am a Honey Bee says
ooo this sounds so good. I love sandwiches like this. I love something simple but so filling on a crazy busy week night or to enjoy on a slow sunday for lunch + dinner combo meal
Cookin' Cowgirl says
Awesome!! You have made another meal that my husband would love! BUZZ!
Kiri W. says
Huh - I've never had a sloppy joe, but I do love me some philly cheese steak. Looks yummy!
claire @ the realistic nutritionist says
I would bathe in this. Is that weird? It looks utterly perfect. Heavenly. NOM.
Julia {The Roasted Root} says
The second I read the title of your post, my brain jumped out of my skull - this is just a fantastic idea! I empathize with you and the horse poo issue on mountain biking trails - no fun at all. If you are ever in the Lake Tahoe/California area, you should let me know - we have some amazing trails out here....the vast majority of which are poo-free! Thanks for a delightful recipe and have fun on your mountain biking adventures!
amanda @ fake ginger says
Yum! I made these awhile ago and my boys loved them!
Tes says
You are so cool! I really love to try mountain biking, too... at least once 🙂 Sloppy Joes is always our fav dish here 🙂
The Harried Cook says
That looks like my kind of comfort food! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says
I need these in my life! I am a huge fan of philly cheesesteaks! I am printing and putting on the menu next week.
My bike needs air in the tires. I think the pump is in a box in the basement, and we only have to sedans, so it isn't getting loaded up to take somewhere for air. Not sure what to do....
Jaimie says
Off topic, but that Mac n cheese looks amazing! What kind is it/do you have a recipe??
Jaimie
Kita says
Hey Jaimie, that mac and cheese is killer an is our go to recipe: https://passthesushi.com/strawberry-shortcakes-for-that-speed-dating-someone Just some old school fake cheese and noodles. We always mix in a little milk or sour cream to make it a little thinner. I know I should be ashamed as a food blogger, but it really does hit the spot every now and then. 😀
Sandi says
What kind of steak sauce do you use? Thanks!
Kita says
I used A1.
Laura@live-love-scrap says
These look delicious!! Trying this recipe this week- thanks for sharing!!
Kim Tyson says
I am making these for dinner tonight. My boyfriend was looking at my Pinterest page and was like can we have this today? Only thing different is that I will be severing French fries with these Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes. Will come back and let you know how they came out.
Kita says
True story! We are making these again tonight too. <3 Enjoy