Sloppy Joes

Everyday Food, 2005

Makes 4 servings

    1 1/4 pounds ground beef                                       
    Salt and pepper                                                
    1 onion fine chop                                              
    2 cloves garlic minced                                         
    14 1/2 ounces tomato purée                                     
    2 tablespoons light brown sugar                                
    1 tablespoon tomato paste                                      
    1 tablespoon cider vinegar                                     
    1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce                                
    4 hamburger buns                                               
    1 tablespoon chop cilantro                                     
    1 tablespoon chop pickled jalapeno peppers                     
    1/2 ripe avocado thin slice 
                                   
PREP: 35 MIN/TOTAL: 45 MIN

In a large skillet over medium-high heal, cook beef, breaking apart pieces with a wooden spoon, until lightly browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add pureed tomatoes, sugar, vinegar, tomato paste, Worcestershire, and 1 1/2 cups water. Reduce heat to medium-low: simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes.

Stir cilantro and jalapenos into the mixture. Dividing evenly, spoon over bottom halves of rolls; top with avocado slices.

MY NOTES: Really good!  I skipped the avocado and doubled the worcestershire.  I think the key is just to constantly taste and adjust seasoning.

MXF