SMOKY WHITE BEAN AND BEEF SLOPPY JOES
This update on the kid-friendly classic uses half the meat as a traditional sloppy Joe recipe, but retains the qualities that everyone loves: a tart-sweet savoriness and a quick cooking time. You can substitute ground pork, turkey, lamb or plant-based ground meat for the beef; the key is to use a protein that's not too lean. A little fat helps carry the flavor of the meat through the entire dish. (If you use plant-based meat or you only have lean meat on hand, add another tablespoon of olive oil or your preferred fat.) The addition of adobo sauce from a can of chipotles imparts smoke, with just a hint of heat. (If you'd like a spicier version, by all means, chop up one or two of the chipotles and add them.) The leftover chipotles keep for at least two weeks in the fridge or indefinitely in the freezer, and they are a welcome addition to many dishes, like chicken tacos or chili.
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories dinner, weekday, sandwiches, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Warm the oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over high heat. Add the onion, season with 1 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the bell pepper, then spread out the vegetable mixture and let it cook undisturbed for about 1 minute. Stir well and repeat, letting the vegetables cook undisturbed for another minute or so at a time. You want the onions and peppers to get softened, seared and browned in spots, about 5 minutes total.
- Push the vegetables to the sides of the pan, making an empty spot in the middle of the pan, and add the ground beef. Season the beef with a pinch of salt, and smash it flat with a spatula, letting it cook undisturbed for 1 minute until brown underneath. Break up the beef with the spatula and cook 1 to 2 more minutes, until completely browned with no visible pink spots.
- Combine the vegetables and beef, then add the sugar and tomato paste, and cook for 1 minute to toast the tomato paste. Add the garlic powder and cumin, then the tomato purée, adobo sauce and vinegar. Stir in the beans. Reduce the heat to medium and let simmer to thicken slightly, about 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toast the buns.
- With a fork, roughly smash some of the beans to thicken the mixture. Taste and add more salt if necessary. Serve on toasted buns, topped with tomatoes and pickles.
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Haras Baba
[email protected]I will definitely be sharing this recipe with my friends and family.
Prithi Bahadur
[email protected]I can't wait to make this recipe again.
Vicki Contreras
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper.
wasim yousaf
[email protected]The white beans add a nice touch of texture and flavor.
Satyam Raja
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor of this recipe.
Lebo Mohlape
[email protected]I've tried other sloppy joe recipes before, but this one is by far the best.
Karubanga Exson
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beef.
Muhammad Mmuzammil
[email protected]I made this recipe for my kids and they loved it. They said it was the best sloppy joes they've ever had.
Mario Alberto Davalos Contreras
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves sloppy joes.
Flor Puente
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
adeel rasheed
[email protected]5 stars! I loved this recipe.
Salma Haque
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Patricia Sylvie
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sloppy joes, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The white beans added a nice texture and the sauce was very flavorful.
Abrsh Ayenew
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the white beans and the beef.
Ifrah Ahmed
[email protected]These sloppy joes were a hit with my family! The combination of the smoky white beans and the beef was perfect. I also loved the addition of the bell pepper and onion.