I always made the traditional sloppy joes with ketchup....for some reason, last year, I didn't know I had run out of ketchup, already had the burger and onions cooking.....I found this recipe that calls for tomato paste....and I haven't looked back, lol. I think it is so much yummier than using tomato sauce or ketchup. And I think bell peppers make a sloppy joe, a real sloppy joe. Could just be where I was raised. I don't like oregano, so I omit it from this recipe.
Ground beef is sauteed with bell pepper and onions. Brown sugar, cumin, and oregano add interesting flavor notes to this old favorite.
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Prep: 10 mins Cook: 20 mins Servings: 8
Ingredients:
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup water
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
8 hamburger buns, split
Step 1: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. Add the onion and red bell pepper; saute for 5 more minutes, or until onion is tender. Drain the fat.
Step 2 Mix in tomato paste and water, stirring until paste is dissolved. Stir in garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, vinegar, brown sugar, oregano, salt and pepper. Continue to heat for 5 to 10 minutes, or until mixture is thick and stewy.