Sloppy Joes with Pickled Onions Recipe

Name: Sloppy Joes with Pickled Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Extra-virgin Olive Oil, Divided; 2 pounds Ground Beef; 1 cup Red Pepper Chopped; 3 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Minced; 1- 1/4 cup Ketchup; ⅓ cups Worcestershire Sauce; 1/2 cups Barbecue Sauce; 2 teaspoons Tomato Paste; 1- 1/2 cup Water; 1 teaspoon Salt (to Taste, Of Course); 1 teaspoon Pepper (to Taste, Of Course); 1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 8 whole Hamburger Buns; 1 whole Red Onion, Sliced; 7 whole Coriander Seeds; 7 whole All Spice Berries; 10 whole Peppercorns; 1 cup Red Wine Vinegar; 1 clove Garlic, Sliced; 1 cup Water; 2- 1/2 Tablespoons Sugar; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Servings: persons

3 Tablespoons Extra-virgin Olive Oil, Divided
2 pounds Ground Beef
1 cup Red Pepper Chopped
3 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Minced
1- 1/4 cup Ketchup
⅓ cups Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 cups Barbecue Sauce
2 teaspoons Tomato Paste
1- 1/2 cup Water
1 teaspoon Salt (to Taste, Of Course)
1 teaspoon Pepper (to Taste, Of Course)
1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
8 whole Hamburger Buns
1 whole Red Onion, Sliced
7 whole Coriander Seeds
7 whole All Spice Berries
10 whole Peppercorns
1 cup Red Wine Vinegar
1 clove Garlic, Sliced
1 cup Water
2- 1/2 Tablespoons Sugar
1- 1/2 teaspoon Salt

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For the Sloppy Joes:
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Place 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat for 30 seconds.
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Toss in the ground beef and slightly brown, 10-12 minutes.
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Drain the beef in the colander and reserve approximately 1 tablespoon of the oil from the beef in the Dutch oven.
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Discard the rest of the grease.
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Place the pepper into the pot and saute, 4-5 minutes.
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Add the garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds.
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Return the beef and toss.
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Add the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, barbecue sauce and tomato paste and mix to combine.
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Add 1-1 1/2 cups of water and mix.
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Toss in a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
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Remove from heat and set aside.
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Lightly apply remaining oil and salt to the cut side of the hamburger buns and toast over medium heat on a cast iron pan or under a broiler till lightly browned.
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For the pickled onions:
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Put the onions in a glass jar or dish and set aside.
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Place the spices in a medium pot over medium heat and allow them to bloom for 2-3 minutes, stirring as to avoid burning.
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Add red wine vinegar, garlic, 1 cup water, sugar and salt, then bring to a boil.
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Boil for 30 seconds then remove from heat and pour over the sliced onions in their container.
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Allow it to cool to touch then refrigerate till used.
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Will last in the refrigerator in a sealed container for a month, though best used with in a week.
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Assembly requires a generous amount of the Sloppy Joe mix placed on a bun topped with the pickled onion (and/or pickled jalapenos).
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Serve with either coleslaw or potato salad.
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Indulge!

1358

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tablespoons Extra-virgin Olive Oil, Divided, 2 pounds Ground Beef, 1 cup Red Pepper Chopped, 3 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Minced, and more.

Yes, Sloppy Joes with Pickled Onions 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.

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Sloppy Joes with Pickled Onions

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