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Leigh Fowler

Sloppy Joe Bowls

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups water for rice
  • 1 lb 90% lean ground beef
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar for filling
  • 2 tsp packed light brown sugar for filling
  • 1/4 cup water for filling
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt divided
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage
  • 1/4 cup grated carrot
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar for slaw
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar

Method
 

  1. Combine rice and its 1 1/2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover and cook over low heat for 15 to 18 minutes; rest covered for 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, brown beef and onion in a skillet over medium-high heat for 7 to 8 minutes until the meat reaches 160°F. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire, filling vinegar, brown sugar, filling water, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until thick and spoonable.
  4. Whisk mayonnaise, slaw vinegar, granulated sugar and remaining salt in a bowl. Toss with cabbage and carrot just before serving.
  5. Divide rice among four bowls, top with hot sloppy joe filling and add a small portion of slaw alongside.