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Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan.
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Add the onions and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes.
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Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
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Add the ketchup and the water and bring to a boil.
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Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
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Add the remaining ingredients and simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
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*Transfer the mixture to a food processor and puree until smooth, season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Pour into a bowl and allow to cool at room temperature.
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Sauce will keep for 1 week in the refrigerator stored in a tightly sealed container.
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For the Garlic Toast:
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Combine the butter and garlic in a small saucepan and cook over low heat until the butter is melted.
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Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Remove from the heat and let sit 5 minutes.
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Preheat the broiler.
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Put the bread on a baking sheet and broil until both sides until lightly golden brown, about 1 minute per side.
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Remove from the oven and brush them with the garlic butter.
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Transfer to a serving platter and set aside until ready to serve.
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For the Neat Joes:
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Heat the oil over high heat in a large high-sided saute pan until the oil begins to smoke.
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Add the beef, breaking it up into small pieces using a metal spatula or wooden spoon, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and cook until golden brown.
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Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate.
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Drain off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat from the pan.
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Add the onion and celery and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
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Add the poblano, bell peppers and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
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Add the ancho powder and cook for 30 seconds.
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Add the BBQ sauce, 1/4 cup of water and the ketchup, bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
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Reduce the heat to medium-low, stir in the mustard, Worcestershire, honey, brown sugar and molasses.
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Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Remove the cover, return the meat to the pan and continue cooking until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes longer.
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Add the vinegar, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and stir in the 1/2 cup of parsley or cilantro.
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Top slices of the garlic bread with some of the sloppy joe mixture, sprinkle with cilantro or parsley.
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*When blending hot liquids: Remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes.
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Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway.
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If using a blender, release one corner of the lid.
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This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions.
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Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.
