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07-18 Sloppy Joes

Brown
1 lb ground beef (organic, grass fed has the best flavor)
when almost cooked through, drain any fat and
Push beef to one side and sauté:
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
when onion softens, add:
1/2 c ketchup
1/4 c white or cider vinegar
2-3 t Worcestershire sauce
1-2 t sugar or brown sugar
1 t prepared mustard
1/2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
Stir well. Serve on toasted baguette or buns.
If too thick, add a bit (1/4 c ) of water or beef broth to make it more saucy.
For more tomato flavor, add 1 small can of tomato paste and one can of water.
To spice it up, add 1/2 - 1 t chili powder

After experimenting many times, Dad and I settled on this recipe which is our variation of one from Cook's Illustrated.

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