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2. Chipotle Bourbon Sloppy Joes

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion finely chopped (1 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp chipotle in adobo minced
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • Optional: sliced pickles or cheddar

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Brown beef with onion and garlic, about 6 minutes, breaking meat into pieces as you go.
  3. Drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Stir in ketchup, bourbon, brown sugar, chipotle, Worcestershire, and paprika.
  5. Simmer 6 to 8 minutes until thick and glossy. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Toast buns and spoon meat onto each. Add pickles or cheese if you like.