Sloppy Joe

Also known as Sweet & Spicy Sloppy Joe's

Source: https://foodess.com/sweet-spicy-sloppy-joes/

Yield: 4 servings

Tammy's Notes

Excellent. Has been modified from the original source. (Removed carrot, replace soy sauce with Worcestershire sauce.)

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 1" piece ginger, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lbs lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 2 TB brown sugar
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 TB cider vinegar
• 2 TB Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp cayenne (start with less and add more to taste)
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves
• soft rolls, for serving

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a dutch oven or large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Saute onion, celery, and carrot until soft, about 5 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and cook until fragrant, about one minute. Add the beef and cook until fully browned, about 10 minutes.
2. Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, tomato paste, vinegar, soy sauce and spices. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.