Super Scrumptious Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
• 1 1/4 lbs ground sirloin
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2-3 teaspoons steak seasoning, such as mccormick brand montreal seasoning
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 crusty rolls, split, toasted, and lightly buttered

Garnish

• sliced ripe tomato
• pickle

Directions

1. 1

   Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.

2. 2

   Add oil and meat to the pan.

3. 3

   Spread the meat around the pan and begin to break it up.

4. 4

   Combine brown sugar and steak seasoning.

5. 5

   Add sugar and spice mixture to the skillet and combine.

6. 6

   When the meat has browned, add onion and red peppers to the skillet.

7. 7

   Reduce heat to medium and cook onions, peppers, red wine vinegar and Worcestershire sauce with meat for 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Add tomato sauce and paste to pan.

9. 9

   Stir to combine.

10. 10

    Reduce heat to simmer and cook Sloppy Joe mixture 5 minutes longer.

11. 11

    Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, pile sloppy meat onto toasted, buttered bun bottoms and cover with bun tops.

12. 12

    Serve with your favorite sides or sliced tomatoes seasoned with salt and pepper, dill pickles and Potato Salad.

13. 13

    We like to put a thick slice of cheddar on top of the meat in the sandwich and broil it for a few minutes to melt. YUM.