An interpretation of “Manwich” style Sloppy Joe.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs ground beef, 80-20
• 1 medium onion, minced
• ⅓ green bell pepper, diced
• 1 stalk celery, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• ⅔ cup ketchup
• ⅓ cup water
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1½ tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp Texas BBQ Rub
• 1 tsp Tamari soy
• 1 tsp hot sauce
• 1 tsp molasses
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp fish sauce
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Dash liquid smoke

Potato rolls and slaw for serving.

Instructions

In a 12″ skillet, brown and drain beef, and remove with a slotted spoon. Simmer remaining liquid until about 1 tbsp fat remains. Add butter, onion and green pepper, and sauté until tender. Add garlic and sauté until aromatic and tender, but not browned. Add tomato paste and combine well.

Add remaining ingredients and combine well. Simmer mixture 10-20 minutes over medium-low heat until thickened. Optionally add corn starch to help thicken if the mixture remains too wet.

Serving Suggestions

Best served spooned over buttered, griddle toasted potato rolls with a creamy slaw.

Adapted from https://www.thechunkychef.com/best-homemade-sloppy-joes/