Sloppy Joe Recipe

Jen LeBow’s Sloppy Joe Recipe (adapted from The New Basics Cookbook)

In a large microwave-safe bowl or casserole dish, heat 2 T EVOO for 2 minutes on high.

Add:

1 finely chopped large rib of celery

1 cup minced onion

1 finely chopped small sweet red pepper

1 t dried oregano (or more of fresh if you have it)

Cook in the microwave 4 minutes on high.

 

Crumble in 1 lb. ground beef until it’s evenly distributed.

Cook 2 minutes. Stir, then cook another 3 minutes.

 

Stir in:

½ cup ketchup

½ cup tomato sauce (use homemade or your favorite jarred variety)

¼ cup water

1 T red wine vinegar

1 T balsamic vinegar

1 T Worcestershire

1 T brown sugar

¾ t salt

Cook 4 minutes, stir and cook another 2 minutes.

Serve on toasted kaiser rolls or however you like it!