Sloppy Joseph

Think of this as a sloppy Joe with a promotion—it has a day job now, but it still knows how to party.

Prep: 10 minutesCook: 15 minutesServes 4
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Beef & Vegetables

ItemQuantity
Ground Beef454g (1 lb)
Baking Soda1 tsp
Poblano Peppers— small diced100g (1 count)
Yellow Onion— small diced150g (1 count)
Olive Oil— for sauteing15g (1 tbsp)
All-Purpose Flour10g
brioche buns— toasted for serving4 count

Steps

  1. Add the beef to a bowl with the baking soda and mix thoroughly to incorporate.
  2. Preheat a large nonstick pan over medium high. Add a squeeze of olive oil followed by the onions, poblano peppers, and a pinch of salt. Saute for 3-4 minutes, stirring often.
  3. When vegetables have softened a bit and have started to brown, add in the beef/baking soda mix, using a meat musher or wooden spoon to break up meat into small pieces.
  4. Add the flour and stir to combine and cook for a few seconds.

Spices

ItemQuantity
Salt1 tsp
Onion Powder1 1/2 tsp
Garlic Powder1 tsp
Black Pepper1 tsp
Paprika1 3/4 tsp
Chile Flakes— pinch1 tsp

Steps

  1. When the beef is broken down well and is beginning to brown, add the salt, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and chile flakes. Stir to combine and cook for about 30 seconds.

Sauce

ItemQuantity
Tomato Paste50g (3 tbsp)
Ketchup50g (3 tbsp)
Yellow Mustard15g (2 tbsp)
Brown Sugar15g (3 tsp)
Worcestershire Sauce50g
Red Wine Vinegar20g
Better Than Bouillon Beef Paste10g (1 1/2 tsp)
Beef Stock350g (1 1/2 cup)

Steps

  1. Add the tomato paste, ketchup, yellow mustard, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, better than bouillon beef paste, and beef stock. Stir to combine.
  2. Bring to a simmer then reduce heat to medium low to reduce for about 10-12 minutes, continuing to stir and break up meat as sauce reduces. Taste for seasoning and add salt if needed.
  3. Serve on toasted brioche bun.
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