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I used to only ever use those spice packets and add some tomato paste to my browned beef to make Sloppy Joes (I know, I know-awful of me). But as my luck would have it, I ran out of them when it was time to cook. So I popped over here and chose this recipe. I will never go back to the other way of making Sloppy Joes. I made it true-to-recipe except that I substituted a red bell pepper for a green one, since it's what I had. Absolutely delicious with a nice rich flavor.

I absolutely love these little suckers and I can never eat just one. I've used this recipe many times now and I always end up doubling the recipe to have enough. I don't think the nutmeg is overpowering, but I'm rather fond of the taste to begin with. When I dip them in the margarine I usually find that I need about 1/2 a cup instead of only 1/4. Also, as I am not in possession of a mini-muffin tin currently, I found that I can just as easily use a regular muffin tin and only put enough dough in each divot to cover the bottom. You'll have little muffins (if a bit wide) that won't be under cooked in the middle and are still bite size!

Made it true to the recipe except that I only used half of a red bell pepper because it was what I had. The dish didn't suffer at all for it and the spiciness was just right for me. Served over rice and was the best quick meal that I made this week. Will definitely save this one to use again!