An interpretation of “Manwich” style Sloppy Joe.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 1 lbs ground beef, 80-20
• ⅓ medium onion, minced
• ⅓ green bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• ⅔ cup ketchup
• ⅓ cup water
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp Texas BBQ Rub
• 1tsp yellow mustard
• ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp red pepper flake
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• Dash hot sauce

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/