Recipe: Smoky Joes ๐
Description:
Smokey but still sloppy! Different flavour than most Sloppy Joes and, in my humble opinion, this one gets “thumbs up”!
Key Information:
- Category: Lunch/Snacks
- Keywords: Grains, Meat, Southwestern U.S., Kid Friendly, Potluck, Spicy, Weeknight, Beginner Cook, < 4 Hours, Easy, Inexpensive
- Servings: 6
- Calories: 207.3 per serving
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours and 10 minutes
- Rating: โญโญโญโญโญ (5 out of 5)
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bacon drippings |
| 1 | Lean ground beef |
| 1 | Sweet onion |
| 1 | Green pepper |
| 1 1/2 | Worcestershire sauce |
| 1 1/2 | Liquid smoke |
| 3 | Chili sauce |
| 2 | Recaito |
| 1 | No-added-salt tomato paste |
| 1 | Mustard |
| 1 1/2 | Cocoa powder |
| 2-3 | Salt |
| – | Sage |
| 1/8 – 1/4 | Sugar |
| 1 | Vinegar |
Instructions:
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In a skillet, heat the drippings or oil and sautรฉ the onions and green pepper over medium heat until onions are translucent.
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Place the onions and peppers in the bottom of a crockpot.
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Add all the other ingredients EXCEPT the cocoa powder and browning/seasoning mix.
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Cook on low for about an hour.
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Stir the mixture and then sprinkle the cocoa powder on top.
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Mash the mixture with a potato masher.
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Stir again.
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Continue cooking on low for another 30 to 40 minutes.
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Taste, and add more liquid smoke and/or other spices to taste.
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Add the browning/seasoning mix and stir thoroughly.
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Continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
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Serve on hamburger rolls or biscuits.
Tips:
- Adjust the spiciness according to your preference by adding more or less chili sauce.
- Don’t skip the cocoa powder, it adds depth to the flavor profile.
- Make sure to taste and adjust seasoning before serving for the perfect balance of flavors.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.
Enjoy the smoky goodness of these Sloppy Joes that are sure to be a hit with the whole family! ๐
