Not-so-sloppy Joes

It’s so nice to stay inside on cold days and eat a quick, hearty meal.  Sloppy Joes are a classic comfort food.  We really enjoyed this recipe last week and I wanted to pass it along. 

I don’t know the last time you looked at the label on Sloppy Joe sauce in the grocery store, but the ingredients have changed.  You can easily make a better version for your family with things you probably already have on hand. 

WHAT YOU NEED:

1 lb Broad River ground beef

2 tablespoons butter (get the good grass-fed kind)

½ cup finely chopped onion

8 oz tomato sauce

½ cup ketchup (try the Simply Heinz)

1 tablespoon brown sugar (see note below)

1 tablespoon mustard

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon white vinegar

½ teaspoon salt (try Redmond’s or a pink salt)

¼ teaspoon pepper

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

4 – 6 of your favorite hamburger buns

Note: you can adjust the amount of brown sugar to your preferred sweetness and try adding chopped bell peppers or chili powder to suit your taste

WHAT TO DO:

Brown the ground beef in a large skillet, then remove from pan and set aside

Melt the butter in the skillet, saute the onions for a few minutes, then add the remaining ingredients

Heat on medium/medium-high until boiling and then reduce to simmer for 5 minutes

Now add the ground beef and stir

Spoon the meat mixture onto your buns

That’s it - enjoy!