Sloppy Joes. Well, it might not sound so good, but trust me, done right, it is quite a treat packed full of delicious flavor. This version may have a few more vegetables than the classic version, but it is definitely a classic here at home.
Ingredients 4 Servings
Ground Beef 10%500 g
Heinz Ketchup
Use the one with less sugar and salt if possible
150 ml
HP Sauce2 tbsps
Cider Vinegar2 tbsps
Chili Powder½ tsps
Brown Sugar
Sukrin Gold is a great sugarfree alternative
tsps
Celery1 unit
Green Bell Pepper units
Large Yellow Onion2 units
Red Kidney Beans100 g
Burger Buns
Homemade if possible, otherwise get some nice wholewheat buns
4 units
Slice the onions thinly. You get great results using a mandoline.
Using a mandoline to cut the onions gets you nice evenly sized slices
Warm up a pan to medium heat, and add olive oil and the onions. Be sure to separate the layers.
Make sure there is enough oil to caramelize the onions
Caramelize the onions until brown. If you like the taste, you can add a splash of balsamic vinegar. It will help with caramelization.
The onions should be quite brown to get the delicious flavor
While the onions are caramelizing, clean and slice all the vegetables.
In a bowl, combine the ketchup, HP sauce, cider vinegar, chili powder, and brown sugar. Add salt and pepper to taste.
This combination of ingredients give a great balance between sweet, sour, spicy and umami
Add the beans to a bowl and leave them under the running water for a minute or so.
When the onions are done, move them to the side of the pan and turn it up all the way. Add the ground beef and brown it.
It is important to fry the meat at a high temperature to make sure it gets brown on all sides
Add all the vegetables and mix well. Let cook until the vegetables are tender.
Fry the vegetables until they are tender
Add the sauce and combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Let it cook while you are preparing the buns.
