Cheap Dinner Idea: "Un-Sloppy" Joe Pockets

Thomas typically does not enjoy sloppy Joe's because they are so messy. I, however, end up craving them every once in awhile. They are also fairly cheap and quick to prepare for a couple of busy, working college students. I decided to give these a try the other night and Thomas loved them! Not only were they great for a quick dinner on the cheap, but these "un-sloppy" Joe pockets are also great cold for lunch the next day. 

 Here's what you'll need:

1 pkg refrigerated pizza dough ($2)
1lb lean ground beef ($3)
1 can sloppy Joe sauce ($1)

Brown and drain the ground beef. Season if desired (I chose to season mine with black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder). Stir in a can of sloppy Joe sauce. Roll out pizza dough and cut it into circles. I used a cereal bowl to cut mine out. Place the circles on a greased cookie sheet or pizza stone. Spoon some of the sloppy Joe filling onto one side of the circle. Fold over other side the other side of the dough to make little handheld pockets. Use a fork to press and seal the edges. Poke a couple small holes in the top so the pockets do not explode in the oven. Bake on 350 degrees until golden brown. I have seen some recipes that add cheese too, but I like mine without. 

 Pair this recipe with a side of steamed veggies and you have a complete meal for $7 that can feed a family of 4-5 with leftovers for lunches the next day!