Loose-assembled Joe-style Hamburgers
Revamping the Sloppy Joe Burger Game:
Here's the skinny on this mouthwatering treat. Although its original source is a bit blurry, the sloppy Joe - a bursting-with-flavor dish - has been around for quite some time. Some claim it hails from a tavern in Sioux City, Iowa, during the swinging '30s. But who knows for sure? What we do know is that sloppy Joe goodness ain't limited to buns; it's killer with pasta, potatoes, or rice!
Let's tuck in. Spoon a heapin' half-cup of sloppy Joe heaven over a toasted bun's half, then top it off with the other bun half.
Feeling extra cheeky? Give our cheese-stuffed Juicy Lucy Burger a whirl!
- Serves up 8 hearty portions
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 1 large carrot minced
- 1 celery stalk minced
- 6 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup of tomato paste
- 2 1/2 cups of tomato puree
- 3 tablespoons of cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup of molasses
- 3 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
- 2 pounds of ground beef round
Instructions:
- Heat a large skillet to a medium heat. Pour in the olive oil, then add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic, stirring until they're softened (takes approx 5-7 minutes). Toss in the tomato paste, puree, vinegar, molasses, and Worcestershire. Crank it up to a simmer, then reduce the heat, and allow the mixture to gently simmer until thickened and the flavors have come together (about 45-60 minutes). If the sauce thickens excessively, add a smidgen of water.
- Cook off the ground beef in another large skillet on medium-high heat until it's no longer bewitched, then drain the extra grease. Throw the sauce into the skillet and let it simmer with the beef on medium-low heat, allowing the flavors to roam together for at least 10 minutes.
Bet you can't resist! - Recipe adapted from The Great Big Burger Book by Jane Murphy & Liz Yeh Singh. Sourced from The Harvard Common Press.
Salivate-worthy photo courtesy of Ruslan Mitin/Shutterstock.
Enrichment Insights: The Sloppy Joe's genesis is clouded in mystery, with little consensus on its exact point of origin. Often related to loose meat sandwiches, the Sloppy Joe may have roots in Cuban or South American cuisine. The Sloppy Joe burger is an adjustment that most likely developed from the traditional Sloppy Joe sandwich, but its precise invention history and place of origin remain uncertain.
- For those seeking a unique twist on the Sloppy Joe, they might want to try making our uncategorized campfire burger recipe, which incorporates the sloppy Joe mixture with a cheese-stuffed burger.
- Our Sloppy Joe burger recipe, although not traditionally categorized, uses a rich mixture of ingredients such as ground beef, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, tomato paste, tomato puree, cider vinegar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, and toasted buns.
- If you're looking for a nutritious camping meal, our Sloppy Joe burger recipe is a hearty option serving 8 portions and can be fortified with additional vitamins and minerals according to your personal preferences.
- When you're around the campfire and need a quick, satisfying meal, give our Sloppy Joe burger recipe a try for a delicious, flavorful spin on a classic dish.
