Tara’s Sloppy Joe’s

Ingredients

2 tbsp water, divided

1/2 tsp plus 1/8 tsp baking soda divided

1 lb 85% lean ground beef

1/2 tsp plus 1/8 tsp salt divided

2 tsp vegetable oil

1/2 onion, chopped fine

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tsp packed brown sugar

2 tsp paprika

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

1/4 cup tomato paste

1/3 cup ketchup

1 tbsp red wine vinegar

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1/2 tsp cornstarch

Directions

Combine 1 tablespoon water and 1/2 tsp baking soda
In a large bowl toss beef with baking soda mixture.
Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and remaining 1/8 tsp baking soda, cook 3-4 minutes. Add garlic, cook 30 more seconds.
Stir in sugar, paprika, pepper flakes, and remaining 1/8 tsp salt, cook one minute more.
Add tomato paste and cook 3-4 minutes
Add beef and cook 5 minutes more. Add ketchup, vinegar and Worcestershire and stir to combine.
Combine cornstarch and remaining 1 tbsp water in a small bowl. Pour over beef mixture, stir to incorporate, cook 1 minute more.
Spoon onto bund and serve

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