Sloppy Joes

Ingredients:


• 1 tbsp. olive oil

• 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped

• 1/2 c. finely chopped celery

• 1/2 large green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped

• 1 large garlic clove, peeled and minced

• 11/2 lb. ground beef

• 1 c. beer

• 1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce

• 1/2 c. ketchup

• 2 tsp. Dijon mustard

• 4 tsp. white vinegar

• 1/4 to 1 tsp. hot pepper sauce

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• Toasted rolls, such as hamburger buns

Directions:

In a large skillet on medium-high heat, heat olive oil and sauté onion for about 3 minutes. Add celery and green pepper, and continuing sautéing until vegetables are soft and taking on color. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.

Push vegetables to side of pan and add beef, breaking it up with a fork until meat is crumbled. Cook until meat is cooked through and no pink remains. Add beer, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, mustard, vinegar and hot pepper sauce.

Stir, reduce heat and simmer for a few minutes until flavors are blended and liquid is slightly reduced. Season with salt and pepper and serve on rolls as open or closed sandwiches.

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