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Gourmet Sloppy Joes
Experience the comforting nostalgia of a classic American dish, elevated. Our Gourmet Sloppy Joes are not just your ordinary sandwiches; they're a delightful culinary journey on a bun. Imagine perfectly sautéed ground beef, simmered in a rich, tangy homemade sauce, boasting flavors of Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and Worcestershire, all lovingly ladled onto a golden-toasted brioche bun. This recipe is a revival of the classic 20th-century American dish, bringing a gourmet twist to the comfort food we grew up loving.
Ingredients
- Ground beef
- 1 pound
- Butter
- 2 tablespoons
- Brioche buns
- 4
- Salt and pepper
- to taste
- Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon
- Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon
- Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon
- Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon
- Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons
- Tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons
- Red bell pepper
- 1, finely chopped
- Garlic
- 2 cloves, minced
- Onion
- 1, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Make sure to break it up into small crumbles. Drain any excess fat and set the beef aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and red bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the tomato paste, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. This creates your homemade sloppy joe sauce, a key component that brings all the flavors together.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables, add the cooked ground beef, and stir to combine. Let everything simmer on low heat for 10 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together, creating a rich, robust base for your sandwiches.
- While the sloppy joe mixture is simmering, toast the brioche buns in a separate skillet with a bit of butter until they're golden brown, adding a delightful crunch and a buttery flavor note.
- To serve, generously spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the toasted brioche buns. Enjoy hot, for an ideal mix of tangy, sweet, and savory in every bite.
Tips
- For a spicier kick, you can add a dash of hot sauce or some chopped jalapeños to the beef mixture.
- If you don't have brioche buns, any good-quality burger buns will work. Just make sure to toast them for that essential crunch.
Dietary Information
Servings: 4 Dish Type: Main Course Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Calories: 520 Fat: 28g Carbs: 36g Protein: 27g Sodium: 980mg Sugar: 10g
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