Sloppy Joes

The sloppy Joe is an American classic. Meat and cheese on a bun, what's not to love? This recipe is a twist on the classic for people looking to have that same flavor you grew up loving, with a secret vegetable addition.

Ingredients

•1 TB olive oil

•1 lb ground beef

•1 large yellow onion, chopped

•1 jalapeño, chopped (optional)

•8 cloves garlic, minced

•1 packet McCormick Sloppy Joe Seasoning

•¼ cup + 1 TB tomato paste

•2 TB Worcestershire sauce

•1 TB ketchup

•1 tsp yellow mustard

•1 TB brown sugar

•½ cup chicken broth

•Salt and cracked black pepper, to taste

•Sharp cheddar or American cheese slices

•Burger buns

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and jalapeño, if using, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.

2. In a small bowl, combine the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, and sloppy joe seasoning.

3. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it into crumbles, until mostly browned.

4. Stir in the tomato paste mixture and chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thick and saucy.

6. Serve on toasted buns topped with cheese.