sandwich essentials: kicked up sloppy joe’s

How To Make sandwich essentials: kicked up sloppy joe’s

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  Homemade Worcestershire: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/diy-essentials-homemade-worcestershire-sauce.html?r=1 Homemade Ketchup: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/versatile-homemade-ketchup.html?r=1 I usually serve these with fries... If you are looking for a dipping sauce that is more than ketchup, check this out: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/dip/dip-essentials-french-fry-dipping-sauce.html
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  Step 3
  Chef’s Note: The base for this recipe comes from my cousin who cooked at a restaurant in London. He was on vacation here in the States, and found the recipe in Michigan After going back to London, he made his own changes, and then emailed it back to me, here in Wichita. I made my own changes, and here it is… This is a well-traveled recipe :-)
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  Step 4
  Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
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  Step 5
  THE SLOPPY
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  Step 6
  Add all the sauce ingredients together in a small saucepan.
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  Step 7
  Bring up to a simmer, and cook for 3 – 5 minutes. The sauce will thicken slightly.
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  Step 8
  Take off the heat and reserve.
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  Step 9
  Chef’s Note: At this point you can place the sauce into a sealed container and store in the fridge for 5 – 7 days, before using.
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  Step 10
  THE JOE’S
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  Step 11
  Place a rack in the bottom position, and preheat the oven to 350f (175c).
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  Step 12
  Add the bacon to a sauté pan over medium heat.
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  Step 13
  Cook until the bacon renders its fat, and begins to brown, about 4 – 5 minutes.
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  Step 14
  Add the onions, and cook until softened, but not browned, about 2 – 3 minutes.
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  Step 15
  Add the garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 60 seconds.
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  Step 16
  Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the pan.
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  Step 17
  Stir, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 – 7 minutes.
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  Step 18
  Add the reserved sauce, and combine.
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  Step 19
  Simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, for about 3 – 5 minutes. It will thicken slightly, as it simmers.
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  Step 20
  Chef's Note: Do a final tasting for proper seasoning.
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  Step 21
  Place them on the bread of your choice, and top with some cheese. I am using a red gouda cheese, but you could use any cheese that you fancy.
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  Step 22
  Chef’s Note: I love using a nicely butter-toasted Kaiser roll.
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  Step 23
  Pop them into the oven, and bake until the cheese is nice and melty, about 3 – 4 minutes.
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  Step 24
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 25
  Serve these like any other sloppy joe’s. Enjoy.
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  Step 26
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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