Smoky Joes Recipe

Name: Smoky Joes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon bacon drippings or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 lb lean ground beef (may substitute ground turkey); 1 sweet onion, finely chopped; 1 green pepper, finely chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke; 3 tablespoons chili sauce; 2 tablespoons recaito (or cilantro based seasoning sauce); 1 (6 ounce) can no-added-salt tomato paste; 1 teaspoon mustard; 1 1/2 teaspoons cocoa powder; 2 -3 teaspoons browning sauce (such as Kitchen Bouquet); salt or salt substitute; 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon sage; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon vinegar

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon bacon drippings or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb lean ground beef (may substitute ground turkey)
1 sweet onion, finely chopped
1 green pepper, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke
3 tablespoons chili sauce
2 tablespoons recaito (or cilantro based seasoning sauce)
1 (6 ounce) can no-added-salt tomato paste
1 teaspoon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons cocoa powder
2 -3 teaspoons browning sauce (such as Kitchen Bouquet)
salt or salt substitute
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon sage
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar

1
In a skillet, heat the drippings or oil and saute the onions and green pepper over medium heat until onions are translucent.
2
Place the onions and peppers in the bottom of a crockpot.
3
Add all the other ingredients EXCEPT the cocoa powder and browning/seasoning mix.
4
Cook on low for about an hour.
5
Stir the mixture and then sprinkle the cocoa powder on top.
6
Mash the mixture with a potato masher.
7
Stir again.
8
Continue cooking on low for another 30 to 40 minutes.
9
Taste, and add more liquid smoke and/or other spices to taste.
10
Add the browning/seasoning mix and stir thoroughly.
11
Continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
12
Serve on hamburger rolls or biscuits.

365

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon bacon drippings or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 lb lean ground beef (may substitute ground turkey), 1 sweet onion, finely chopped, 1 green pepper, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Smoky Joes falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Smoky Joes

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