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in a large skillet heat a bit of olive oil.
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add onion garlic and red pepper.
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saute for 3-4 minutes.
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add beef and brown.
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when meat is cooked, drain any excess fat.
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add to skillet; diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, lemon juice, bouillon, vinegar, all spices, bay leaf, and brown sugar.
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bring to a boil and reduce heat.
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simmer on low for 10-15 min.
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or until sauce reduces to a thicker sloppy joe sauce.
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if u are in a hurry, add a little tomato paste at this point and it will speed up the process.
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meanwhile start the bechamel sauce by melting butter in a sauce pot.
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add flour and cook roux until it browns and has a nutty aroma.
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stir constantly
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add warm milk to roux stirring constantly.
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if u add to fast flour will get lumpy
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when all milk is mixed in bring mix to a bubble.
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stir often.
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when bubbly add half of the mix to the beaten egg slowly while stirring egg.
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whisk egg and sauce together and slowly add back to the sauce pot.
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when all is incorporated back together take off heat and let cool.
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season to taste with above seasonings.
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while sauce is cooling toast buns.
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plate bottom bun.
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add dijon mustard if desired.
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pour sloppy joe mix on bun.
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top with bechamel sauce.
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top with feta cheese.
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add top bun.
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and get a napkin.
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I served with a greek salad.
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lets face it i have to offset this bad boy somehow.
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enjoy
