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Smoky Sloppy Joes

Source of Recipe

From "Our Sweet Basil Kitchen" by Cade and Carrian Cheney


Recipe Introduction

"Carrian writes, 'Cade and I were married for almost ten years before I knew that he liked sloppy joes. I hated them when I was younger and never thought to try them as an adult. But when Cade mentioned that he really enjoyed sloppy joes, I immediately started testing recipes. I'd try one, then he'd try one, and finally we threw in a little butter and liquid smoke and bam! We were in love."

List of Ingredients

◦� 3 tablespoons butter
◦� � cup finely diced onion
◦� 1 red bell pepper, chopped
◦� 1 � teaspoons minced garlic
◦� 1 pound ground beef (an 80/20 mix works best)
◦� 2 � tablespoons brown sugar
◦� 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
◦� 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
◦� � teaspoon liquid smoke
◦� 1 tablespoon chili powder
◦� 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
◦� 1 cup ketchup
◦� � cup apple cider vinegar
◦� Salt and pepper to taste
◦� Buns for serving


Recipe

Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and saut� until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the peppers and garlic and stir occasionally for 1 minute.

Add the ground beef and break it up with a wooden spoon, stirring it all together. Allow to cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire, liquid smoke, chili powder, and paprika. Stir for 30 seconds and then add the ketchup and vinegar. Allow to cook 5 minutes, season to taste, and serve or simmer up to 1 hour on low and then serve. The longer it cooks the better the flavor. Scoop onto buns that have been brushed with butter.

Serves 4



❧ Tip:
For less vinegar flavor, start with 1 to 2 tablespoons and add more as desired.