When you're thinking about gourmet dishes, sloppy joes probably don't come to mind. However, they're a fantastic and tasty way to feed a family on a budget, and they're really a taste of childhood, aren't they? My Mom made homemade sloppy joes for us all of the time when we were kids. There's just something about them that kids seem to really love. I never buy the sauce in a can, because most of the items you need to make a tasty sauce are already in your pantry. My family loves barbecue, so, no surprise, I had to put a smokey spin on my 'Joes dubbing them "Smokey Joes." We love this on toasted kaiser rolls but, at times we'll also eat this as a meat sauce over a steamy bowl of cheddar grits. It's honest, down home good eats. It keeps my family happy and my budget on track!
You'll need:
2 lbs lean ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
1 small red or green bell pepper, diced
3 minced garlic cloves
1 can [14.5 oz] fire roasted tomatoes
2/3 cup ketchup
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tsp. liquid hickory smoke flavoring
2 tsp. barbecue seasoning [I used Barbecue Magic]
1 tsp. ground mustard
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. oregano
salt & black pepper to taste
1 Tbsp chopped cilantro or parsley
In a stove top pan, heat a couple of drizzles of olive oil. Saute the diced onion and pepper for 3-4 minutes until they turn translucent and are beginning to soften and brown. Add the minced garlic and saute for another minute. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add the ground beef and cook until no pink remains. Drain any excess grease from the pan and add the remaining ingredients.
Simmer uncovered over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes until the sauce has reduced and thickened. Use a spoon to break up the tomatoes. Stir in 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro or parsely at the end. Serve on toasted kaiser rolls Yield: 6-8 servings
Cooks' note:
If you prefer the tomatoes to have a a finer texture, pulse the tomatoes a few times in the food processor prior to adding them to the pan.
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