Not your traditional Sloppy Joe. I find this version a heck of a lot tastier than canned Manwich, and a little bit better for you too! It has an almost chili like texture due to the beans and bell pepper, but a sweeter flavor because of the molasses. It’s a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Keys to Make this Great…
Butter and Cheese! My trick is to butter the rolls and then add the cheese to the top and bottom. This keeps the rolls from getting soggy and brings that all important cheese flavor a little closer to the tongue.
An additional favorite at my home is to serve this over waffle fries or tater tots. While the concoction is simmering, make the fries or tots according to the package directions. When they are ready, toss them on a platter and slather them with a healthy amount of the Sloppy Joe mixture. Top with shredded sharp cheddar cheese and serve.
Enjoy, and please comment below with your ratings!
Sloppy Joe
INGREDIENTS
- 1 ib 93% lean ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red or green bell pepper, diced
- 15.5 oz can small red beans or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 6 oz can tomato paste
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp molasses
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp mustard powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- pinch Freshly ground black pepper
- 16 shavings Vermont extra-sharp white cheddar
- 8 hamburger buns
INSTRUCTIONS
- Break up the ground beef and brown it and the onion in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink; drain
- Add the garlic and cook 5 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Open up a bun and place a shaving of cheddar on the bottom half.
- Scoop a half-cup of the Sloppy Joe onto the cheese, and top with another shaving of cheddar and then the top half of the bun.
- Serve immediately while still warm.
Notes
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