Sloppy Joes

Sat, 17 July 2021

Charlo The Chef's Sloppy Joes

(Serves 6)

Ingredients:

1 tbsp Wicklow Rapeseed Oil

1 Onion Finely chopped

2 Small red or yellow peppers finely chopped

450g Minced beef

2 Garlic cloves crushed

2 tbsp Chipotle or smokey bbq sauce

2 x 400ml chopped tomatoes

4 Slices of cheese

6 Burger buns

Crispy onions to serve

Iceberg or baby gem lettuce to serve

Method:

Step 1 - Heat the oil in a deep frying pan and fry the onion, peppers and garlic for 8 to 10 minutes until softened.

Step 2 - Add the mince and stir until brown all over.

Step 3 - Tip in the tomatoes and chipotle or bbq sauce and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until, sauce has thickened.

Step 4 - Season with salt & pepper to taste.

Step 5 - Put the cheese slices on top of the mince and cover with a lid for 3 minutes to let it melt into the sauce.

Step 6 - Lightly toast the buns & spoon mince and cheese mixture onto buns & top with crispy onions and lettuce on the side for scooping up extra sauce.

Serve with fries or potato wedges & enjoy!