“Lazy” Sandwich (Sloppy Joe)

A simple American dish of ground beef, vegetables, tomato sauce, spices and herbs. The filling is laid out in hamburger buns. However, to make it convenient to eat this appetizing dish, you still need forks and napkins.

Summary

Ingredients

• Lean ground beef – 500 g
• Onion, finely chopped – 1 pc. (1 ½ cups)
• Chopped garlic – 4 cloves (4 teaspoon)
• Chili pepper (jalapeno), seeded and chopped – 1 pc.
• Sweet, red, peeled and finely chopped pepper – 1 pc. (1 glass)
• Canned Beans, Small Red or Spotted Beans (drain and rinse) – 1 can (440 g)
• Tomato sauce (no salt) – 1 ½ cups
• Tomato paste – 2 tbsp
• Wine vinegar, red – 4 tbsp
• Black treacle – 1 tbsp
• Worcestershire sauce – 1 tbsp
• Dry mustard – 1 teaspoon
• Salt – ¾ teaspoon
• Ground black pepper – to taste
• Hamburger buns – 8 pcs.

Instructions

1. Saute the meat and onions in a nonstick skillet for 5 minutes (over medium-high heat).
2. Drain off the fat.
3. Add garlic, jalapenos and bell peppers.
4. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the rest of the ingredients (except for the buns), reduce heat and cook for another 5 minutes.
5. Place ½ cup filling in each bun.

Bon Appetit!