Sloppy Joes

Prep Time: 10 minutes                   Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes
Number of Servings:  3-4

Ingredients:

450 g ground meat (ground sirloin, pork, Italian or Chorizo sausage, ground chicken or turkey – or a combination of ground meats)
1 small onion, fine dice
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
½ of a green pepper
2 cloves of garlic

1 ½ – 2 tablespoons (25-30 mL) Dijon mustard
1/3 cup (85 mL) ketchup, or chili sauce
¼ cup (60 mL) BBQ sauce
2-3 tablespoons (3-45 mL) cucumber relish, or chopped sweet pickles
2 tablespoons (30 mL) Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon (15 mL) red wine vinegar
1 tablespoons (15 mL) brown sugar
Kosher or sea salt; freshly ground black pepper

Hamburger or Hoagie Rolls; Shredded Cheddar cheese; chopped green onions

Method:

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Brown ground meat in a little olive oil – 10-15 minutes.
2. Add onions and celery. Saute until soft and fragrant. – 5-10 minutes. Add the green pepper pieces and the minced garlic. Heat through.
3. Add the mustard, ketchup,BBQ sauce, relish, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar and brown sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Season to taste.
5. To serve: Spoon over toasted hamburger buns or into hollowed out Hoagie Rolls (sprinkle with cheddar cheese and broil).

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