As a camping meal these Sloppy Joes have been a regular request for lunch. It may seem mild, so if you like it zesty add a little hot pepper to it for an added kick.
Ingredients:
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- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1 large Onion (diced)
- 1 small Red Pepper (trimmed, seeded, and diced)
- 4 large Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp Dried Marjoram
- 2 lbs Ground Beef (chuck preferred)
- 3 8-oz cans Tomato Sauce
- 3 tbsp Sugar
- 3 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 1/2 tbsp Yellow Mustard
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup Water
- Kosher Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper
- 6 Hamburger Buns (toasted)
Directions:
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- In a large cast iron pan, heat the oil over medium-low heat, add the onions and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add the peppers and cook for 5 minutes more.
- Stir in the garlic and marjoram, continue to cook for 2 minutes more.
- Transfer vegetables to a bowl with a slotted spoon and reserve.
- Add the meat to the pan, increase the heat to medium, and cook the meat, breaking it up with a wooded spoon, until it just loses its color (about 5 minutes).
- Pour excess fat from the pan and discard.
- Combine the meat and vegetables in the pan along with the tomato sauce, sugar, Worcestershire, vinegar, mustard, and 1/2 cup of the water.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes (If the mixture appears to be too dry add the additional water).
- Season with the salt and pepper to taste.
When you’re ready to serve up the Sloppy Joes, divide the mixture evenly between the buns.
Servings: 6
Preparation time: 45 minutes
– Mark Thompson
