2Add a diced white onion, a diced bell pepper, and two ribs of diced celery to the skillet with the beef.
3Cook the mixture for about 5 to 7 minutes until the beef is browned.
4Drain off any excess grease or liquid.
5Add one 8 oz can of tomato paste, 8 oz of tomato sauce, two tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, four teaspoons of minced garlic, a tablespoon of brown sugar, a teaspoon each of salt and ground mustard, and half a teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes.
6Stir all ingredients together.
7Let the mixture simmer over medium low heat for about 30 minutes to develop flavor.
8Grab some buns and serve the sloppy joes.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 white onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
2 ribs celery, diced
8 oz tomato paste
8 ounces tomato sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
buns
Equipment
skillet
Tips
Cajun cuisine's building blocks (onion, bell pepper, celery) bring flavor.