Kickin' Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
1 tbsp.
Kowalski's Extra Virgin Olive Oil
½ cup
finely diced green bell pepper
¼ cup
finely diced onion
1 ½ lbs.
Kowalski's Certified Humane USDA Choice 93% Lean Ground Sirloin
- kosher salt and freshly ground Kowalski's Black Peppercorns, to taste
½ cup
low-sodium beef broth
½ cup
Kowalski's Signature Kickin' Kalbi Sauce
4 oz.
can tomato paste
6
Kowalski’s Butter Burger Buns (from the Bakery Department)
- cooking spray, for toasting the buns
- yellow mustard, for serving (optional)
Directions
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; sauté bell pepper and onion in oil until tender (about 5 min.).
- Add beef; cook and crumble beef until meat is no longer pink (10-12 min.).
- Season with salt and pepper. Stir in broth, kalbi sauce and tomato paste; bring mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until sauce reaches desired thickness (2-3 min.), stirring frequently. Set aside; keep warm.
- Spray cut sides of buns with cooking spray; toast cut-side down on a griddle over medium heat until golden-brown (3-4 min.).
- Serve warm meat mixture on toasted buns with mustard, if desired.
Switch-Up:
- Select a whole-wheat or whole-grain bun for your sandwiches to get a boost of fiber and B vitamins.
