From 1ef6e716faec0d7368050541b035e91931f93bce Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Whisker Jones Date: Thu, 9 May 2024 18:04:45 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] add loose meat and sloppy joes --- food_related/loose_meat_sandwiches.md | 26 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ food_related/sloppy_joes.md | 29 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 55 insertions(+) create mode 100644 food_related/loose_meat_sandwiches.md create mode 100644 food_related/sloppy_joes.md diff --git a/food_related/loose_meat_sandwiches.md b/food_related/loose_meat_sandwiches.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ba11614 --- /dev/null +++ b/food_related/loose_meat_sandwiches.md @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +Gourmet Loose Meat Sandwiches: + +Ingredients: +- 2 pounds high-quality 80/20 ground beef +- 2 medium onions, finely chopped +- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided +- 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided +- 1/4 cup beef broth +- 8 slices of American, cheddar, or Swiss cheese (optional) +- 8 hamburger buns, toasted with butter +- Dill pickle slices or chips, for serving + +Instructions: +1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and begin breaking it into small, crumbled pieces using a spatula or spoon. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. +2. When the beef is about halfway cooked, add the finely chopped onions to the skillet. +3. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fully cooked (no longer pink) and the onions are softened and caramelized, about 10-12 minutes. +4. Drain excess fat if necessary. +5. If the meat mixture seems dry, add the beef broth and stir to combine. +6. Season the mixture with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, stirring to distribute the seasonings evenly. +7. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. +8. Let the meat mixture rest for 5 minutes before serving. +9. If using cheese, place a slice on the bottom half of each toasted bun and top with the hot loose meat mixture. +10. Serve the sandwiches with dill pickle slices or chips on the side. + +Yield: 8 servings + diff --git a/food_related/sloppy_joes.md b/food_related/sloppy_joes.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bef9ed3 --- /dev/null +++ b/food_related/sloppy_joes.md @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ +Ultimate Sloppy Joes: + +Ingredients: +- 2 pounds 80/20 ground beef +- 2 medium onions, finely chopped +- 4 cloves garlic, minced +- 2 cups tomato sauce +- 1/4 cup ketchup +- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce +- 2 teaspoons garlic powder +- 2 teaspoons mustard powder +- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika +- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder +- 1 tablespoon brown sugar +- 1 teaspoon salt +- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper +- Dash of hot sauce (optional) +- 8 hamburger buns, toasted with butter + +Instructions: +1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary. +2. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onions are softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. +3. Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, mustard powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce (if using). Mix well to combine. +4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have melded and the sauce has thickened. +5. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. +6. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes before serving. +7. Serve the hot Sloppy Joe mixture on toasted, buttered hamburger buns. + +Yield: 8 servings