Zesty Homemade Sloppy Joes

Sweet Harold requested Sloppy Joes for supper this week and tonight was the night.  Instead of buying the canned sauce, I raided the pantry and fridge and made my own zesty version. 

Yes, they lived up to their name.  They were VERY sloppy!

1 T. olive oil

1 lb. ground chuck

1/2 cup chopped yellow onion

1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups ketchup

3/4 cup water

2 T. dark brown sugar

2 t. chili powder

1 t. ground coriander

1/2 t. dry mustard

2 - 3 T. tomato paste

1/2 t. red pepper flakes

1 T. Worcestershire Sauce

2 T. Heinz 57 Sauce
1 t. yellow mustard

Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste

Hamburger Buns or your favorite deli roll

Butter to brown the buns

Add olive oil and ground beef to a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook until beef is browned.  Drain fat.

Add onions, bell pepper, and garlic and cook for 3 - 4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.

Stir in ketchup, water, dark brown sugar, chili powder, ground coriander, and dry mustard. Let everything cook, frequently stirring for 5 minutes or so and then add tomato paste, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, Heinz 57 Sauce, and yellow mustard.

Lower heat and let the mixture simmer for another 10 minutes or so.

Lightly butter the buns or roll and brown in another skillet over medium heat. Taking this step adds an amazing layer of flavor to these sandwiches.

When they're nicely browned, spoon meat over the buns. You can sprinkle with shredded Pepper Jack cheese for a little more heat!