Simple Sloppy Joes and Oven Fries

Simple Sloppy Joes

1 1/2 lbs hamburger
1 can Chicken Gumbo Soup
Ketchup
Mustard
Hamburger buns
Salt and Pepper

Brown hamburger and cook through.  Season with salt and pepper to taste (I really like Lawry's seasoned pepper.)  Add Chicken Gumbo Soup, a squirt of mustard and enough ketchup to flavor and color the sauce to your liking (about 1/4 cup.)  Simmer until ready to eat.  Serve on hamburger buns.

Oven Fries

3 russet potatoes, peeled, and cut into wedges (about 12 per large potato)
1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided
salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 475 degrees.

Soak potato wedges in hot tap water 10 minutes.  Drain and dry.  Toss with 1 T oil.

Meanwhile, cover rimmed cookie sheet with 3 T oil.  Sprinkle sheet with salt and pepper.

Lay potato wedges, cut side down, in single layer on baking sheet.  Cover tightly with foil.  Bake for 5 minutes.  Remove foil.  Continue to bake 10 minutes.  Turn pan.  Continue cooking about 5 minutes, until golden and crisp on bottom side.  Turn wedges over so the other cut side is down.  Bake 10 more minutes, or until crisp on both sides.  Remove to paper towel covered plate.  Sprinkle with additional salt as desired.  Serve hot with desired condiments.

Served with green salad and fruit.