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Sloppy Joes

Source of Recipe

From "Martha's American Food" by Martha Stewart


Recipe Introduction

"The origin of this well-loved sandwich is lost in the mists of time, but its top-ranking status as a quick and satisfying family meal has never been in question. Think of it as the other way to enjoy ground beef in a bun, except with this dish the meat is browned with chopped onion and garlic, then made into more than the sum of its parts by way of a tangy-sweet tomato sauce and seasonings. There's no reason to reach for store-bought powdered mixes (or canned versions of the finished product) when making Sloppy Joes from scratch is so easy to do—and so clearly worth the extra effort."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 1 ¼ pounds ground beef chuck
â—¦ Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
â—¦ 1 onion, finely chopped
â—¦ 2 cloves garlic, minced
â—¦ 1 can (14.5-ounce) puréed tomatoes
â—¦ 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
â—¦ 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
â—¦ 1 tablespoon tomato paste
â—¦ 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
â—¦ 1 ½ cups water
â—¦ 4 hamburger buns


Recipe

Cook beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking apart pieces with a spoon, until lightly browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add puréed tomatoes, brown sugar, vinegar, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and the water. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.

Divide evenly, spoon over bottom halves of buns, top with top halves, and serve immediately.

Serves 4