Sloppy Joes

These tangy and flavourful sloppy joes are a classic and are perfect for an easy weeknight dinner! If you have ground beef on hand, consider these for your next meal!

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Sloppy Joes

Yield 6

Author Kirsten Deneka

Prep time

1 H & 15 M

Cook time

1 Hour

Total time

2 H & 15 M

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Ingredients

Filling:

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 red onion
• 1 red pepper
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 garlic cloves
• Seasoning:
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp steak seasoning ( I used keg)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp mustard
• 1 tsp liquid smoke
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tsp salt (+ more optional)
• Pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup beef broth

Brioche Buns:

• 1 cup warm water
• 1/4 cup warm milk
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 3/4 tbsp of active dry yeast
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 2 tbsp softened butter
• 1 egg (for egg wash)

Instructions

For brioche buns:

1. Mix water, milk, sugar and yeast and sit aside for 5 minutes. Mix in egg. Add mixture to a kitchenaid stand mixer bowl and add flour and salt. Knead for 5 minutes and add in butter a tbsp at a time and knead for another 3 minutes or until a soft dough is formed.
2. Add to a buttered bowl, cover and rest for 1 hour. Cut into 8 equal parts and form into dough balls. Cover for another hour to rest.
3. Preheat the oven to 400 F and brush buns with egg wash. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Filling:

1. Cook ground beef in a large pan with a drizzle of olive oil on medium heat. Once browned, add diced onion and red pepper. Add 1 tsp of salt.
2. Add tomato paste, garlic and seasoning. Cook for 3 minutes and stir.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients, stir and cover on low for 25-30 minutes. Adjust for seasoning.
4. Serve on toasted buns with cheese and enjoy :)

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