Seriously sloppy joes
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- Prep Time10 min
- Total Time10 min
- Makes4 servings
Ingredients
vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
500 g ground beef
1 garlic clove
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp thyme leaves
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup barbeque sauce
hamburger buns, optional
Instructions
Lightly coat a large frying pan with oil and set over medium-high heat. When hot, add onion and green pepper. Stir-fry until onion starts to soften, 3 minutes. Crumble in beef. Add garlic and sprinkle with Worcestershire, basil, thyme, salt and pepper.
Using a fork, stir often to keep meat crumbly until no pink remains, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in pasta and barbecue sauces. Stir often until hot, 2 minutes. Spoon over toasted hamburger buns or thick slices of crusty bread.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 313, Protein 24.1g, Carbohydrates 12g, Fat 18.3g, Fibre 2.2g, Sodium 616mg.
Growing up, sloppy joes were a favourite for many of us! While the original is still pure joy, try these grown-up versions. We've spiffed them up with flavours from Mexico and Asia.
Asian-Style
Prepare as above, but stir-fry an 8-oz (227-g) pkg sliced mushrooms until golden around edges, then add onion and green pepper. Omit seasonings and sauces. Stir in 2 tbsp (30 mL) each ketchup, hoisin and soy sauces, 1 tsp (5 mL) hot chili-garlic sauce and 2 sliced green onions. Spoon over noodles or rice.
Spicy Mexican
Prepare as above, but in place of seasonings, use 2 tsp (10 mL) chili powder, 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cumin and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper. Omit sauces, but stir in 2 cups (500 mL) hot or mild chunky salsa. Spoon over nacho chips or rice. Top with sour cream and grated cheddar or Monterey Jack.
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