Cajun Sloppy Joes
By America's Test KitchenPublished on March 28, 2013
Time
30 minutes
Yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped fineSalt and pepper 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 pound 85 percent lean ground beef 1 cup tomato puree ¼ cup ketchup 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion and ½ teaspoon salt, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add Cajun seasoning and cayenne and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add meat and cook, breaking up pieces with spoon, until just pink, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in tomato puree, ketchup, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Simmer until sauce is slightly thicker than ketchup, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon meat onto hamburger buns and serve.
Time
30 minutesYield
Serves 4Ingredients
Ingredients
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Why This Recipe Works
Blooming the Cajun seasoning with the onions enhanced its bold flavor, while a dash of cayenne pepper added an additional layer of heat to our Cajun Sloppy Joes. A combination of tomato puree and ketchup provided a traditional base for this untraditional variation.
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