I haven't had Sloppy Joes for years. Just never think of it. But this recipe makes total sense as another Burger Alternative--
Spicy BBQ Sloppy Joes. It fits in line with providing simple skills with multiple variations on a theme: hamburger doesn't have to equal 'another burger night'.
See what you think. I adapted a version from
Epicurious Dinner Rush magazine called '
Sophisto Joes' but completely misread the recipe on my first attempt, adding 1 1/2 cups of brown sugar instead of 1 1/2 Tablespoons. On remake, I adjusted the ingredients and added a few new ones. Still simple, but with a little kick to keep things interesting!
Equipment:
Large skillet
Wooden spoon
Knife for chopping veggies
Magic-Bullet-type blender (if you don't have one you'll have to simply mash tomatoes)
Measuring spoons
1 (14 1/2 oz) can whole tomatoes or diced, drained
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tablespoons butter
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
2 Tablespoons Worchestershire Sauce
1 Tablespoon of light or dark brown sugar
Juice from 1/2 lemon or 1 teaspoon of red wine vinegar
Pinch of cayenne (optional, if you have it)
1/2 tsp of Dijon mustard (optional if you have it)
4 Kaiser Rolls / Hamburger Rolls, toasted with or without butter.
Instructions:
1. Wash your hands.
2. Puree the tomatoes in the blender. Set aside.
3. Prep all of the veggies.
4. Heat butter over MEDIUM - HIGH heat in a large 12" skillet.
5. Saute garlic and onion until onion begins to turn golden brown, approx 4-5 minutes.
6. Add carrot, celery, 1/2 tsp of salt. Stir and cook for until veggies soften, approx 4-5 minutes.
7. Add beef and brown, stirring occasionally, approx 5-6 minutes.
8. Add chili powder, 1/2 tsp salt, dijon mustard, and 3/4 tsp pepper. Stir for 2 minutes.
9. Add pureed tomatoes, lemon juice, Worchestershire Sauce, and brown sugar.
10. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, approx 6 minutes.
11. Season to taste with salt.
12. Toast your rolls for added support for the sloppiness. Add butter or skip.
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