Moussaka Inspired Sloppy Joe Recipe

Name: Moussaka Inspired Sloppy Joe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs ground beef; 2 large onions, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ½ cup red wine; ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground allspice; 1 cup tomato puree (or crushed tomatoes); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon sugar; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs ground beef
2 large onions, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup red wine
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup tomato puree (or crushed tomatoes)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper

1
In a large saute pan, brown the ground beef (or lamb) over medium heat until the pink color disappears.
2
Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4
Add wine to pan and allow it to simmer and reduce a bit before adding cinnamon, allspice, parsley, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and sugar.
5
Allow the sauce to simmer uncovered for approximately 15 minutes so that excess liquid can evaporate.
6
It should be a drier, chunkier, tomato sauce.
7
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8
Serve on buns.

183

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs ground beef, 2 large onions, finely diced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, ½ cup red wine, and more.

Yes, Moussaka Inspired Sloppy Joe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Moussaka Inspired Sloppy Joe

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