SLOPPY JOE RECIPE WITHOUT TOMATO SAUCE RECIPES

Steps:

• In skillet, on med-high heat, saute meat and onions until meat is in small bits and onion is transparent about 6 minutes.
• Add garlic and continue to saute until garlic is fragrant, a minute or two.
• Pour in the first half of the water, scrape the pan, and add the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3 min on med-high heat.
• Add the additional water, turn heat down to medium and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until thickened. Stir often.
• Stir in the sriracha and vinegar.  Let stand a couple of minutes. Serve.

Steps:

• Add butter to a large skillet or dutch oven over medium high heat. Add ground beef and cook until brown. Drain most of the fat and discard.
• Add onions, green pepper, and garlic. Cook for a few minutes, or until vegetables begin to get soft. 
• Add ketchup, brown sugar, chili pepper, dry mustard, and water. Stir to combine and simmer for 15 minutes, adding salt and pepper to taste. Also add tomato paste, Worcestershire, and Tabasco if desired. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. 
• Spread rolls with butter and brown on a griddle or skillet. Spoon meat mixture over the rolls, topping with a slice of cheese if it makes your skirt fly up. Serve hot with kettle cooked chips!