add loose meat and sloppy joes

food_related/loose_meat_sandwiches.md

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+Gourmet Loose Meat Sandwiches:
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+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
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food_related/sloppy_joes.md

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+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