Wasdal Family Recipes - Casserole

Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes

Prep 25 mins
Cook 30 mins
Total 55 mins
Servings 6-8

A tasty, filling and hearty meal. Leftovers freeze well and could be used as spaghetti sauce if you're rolling over recipes.

Ingredients

  • 6-8 ea buns (hamburger or dinner/kaiser style)
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 large red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (with juice)
  • 1 small can tomato paste
  • 4-6 cloves garlic (minced)
  • DRIED SPICES AND SEASONINGS
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar (malt or cider)
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 1 tablespoon onion flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon savory
  • 1/4 teaspoon marjoram
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme
  • TOPPING
  • 8 tablespoons cheese (Optional - grated (mozza or cheddar or other))

Method

  1. Brown ground beef over medium heat in olive oil. Drain excess grease after browning.
  2. Add chopped onion, red pepper, garlic cloves and continue cooking over medium-high heat for 5-10 minutes.
  3. Add canned tomatoes, canned tomato paste, vinegar, sugar, spices and molasses and stir well to combine.
  4. Cover pan and simmer over low-medium heat until you can't wait anymore, stirring ocassionally (try for at least 20 minutes to marry the flavours!)
  5. Toast buns or garlic bread. Serve Sloppy Joes over the toasted bread and top with grated cheese if desired.

Recipe Notes

Subsitute ground pork or bison for the beef if desired.