Sloppy Joes

Ingredients 

• 2 teaspoons olive oil or cooking oil
• 680 grams of beef mince
• 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup of tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 6 to 8 hamburger buns, split and toasted

Equipment

• Stiff spatula or wooden spoon
• Cutting board
• Knife
• Measuring cup
• Measuring spoons
• Frying pan

Method 

1. Brown the beef. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high
   heat until shimmering. Add the beef and cook, breaking it into
   large pieces with a stiff spatula, until browned and cooked
   through, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer the browned beef to a plate; set
   aside.
2. Cook the aromatics and spices. Return the pan to medium-
   high heat. Add the onion, pepper, and garlic, and cook until
   softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Reduce the heat slightly; add the chili
   powder, paprika, and salt; and cook until fragrant, about 1
   minute.
3. Add the liquids and return the beef to the pan. Add the
   tomato sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, and mustard and stir
   to combine. Return the reserved beef to the pan.
4. Mash the beef with a potato masher. Use a potato masher
   to mash the beef into small pieces and incorporate it into the
   sauce.
5. Simmer the sauce for 15 minutes. Bring the sauce to a
   simmer and cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 15
   minutes.
6. Taste, season, and serve. Taste and season with salt and
   pepper as needed. To serve, spoon onto the toasted buns.