The Best Sloppy Joes

For 10 servings, The Best Sloppy Joes keeps the list centered on diced onion, ground beef or ground turkey and tomato paste. Set aside about 38 minutes.

• Yield 10 servings
• Ready in 38 minutes
• Prep 10 minutes
• Cook 28 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 2 1/2 pounds ground beef or ground turkey
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2/3 cup BBQ sauce
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (I use low-sodium)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Rolls or buns (for serving)

Instructions

1. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet set over medium heat, add the onions and beef (or ground turkey). Cook, breaking the meat into small pieces, until the meat is cooked through and the onions are translucent, 7-8 minutes. Drain excess grease.
2. Stir in the tomato paste, BBQ sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire, and soy sauce and a pinch of black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer ,and cook until the sauce is slightly thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add additional salt and pepper, to taste, if needed.
3. Serve the sloppy joe meat warm on buns or rolls.

Give it a minute off the heat, then serve it while it is still hot.