Smoky Sloppy Joes

• Beef Mince(500 g)
• Burger Buns(4)
• Onion(1)
• Garlic(2 cloves)
• Tomato paste(2 tbsp)
• Ketchup(4 tbsp)
• Worcestershire sauce(1 tbsp)
• Smoked paprika(1½ tsp)
• Brown sugar(2 tsp)
• Mustard(1 tbsp)
• Olive oil(2 tbsp)
• Salt(1¼ tsp)
• Black pepper(½ tsp)
• Lettuce(1)
• Cucumber(1)
• Vinegar(1 tbsp)

Method

1. 1

   Finely chop {Onion} and mince {Garlic}. Shred {Lettuce} and slice {Cucumber} for the side salad.

   ~8 min

2. 2

   Heat {Olive oil} in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add {Ground beef} and {Onion}, breaking the beef into small crumbles as it cooks, until browned and the onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Stir in {Garlic} for the last minute.

   ~8 min

3. 3

   Stir in {Tomato paste}, {Ketchup}, {Worcestershire sauce}, {Mustard}, {Smoked paprika}, {Brown sugar}, {Salt}, and {Black pepper}. Add 120ml water, stir well, and simmer until thick, glossy, and spoonable, about 8 minutes.

   ~8 min

4. 4

   While the beef simmers, toss the shredded {Lettuce} and sliced {Cucumber} with {Vinegar}, {Olive oil}, and {Salt}.

   ~2 min

5. 5

   Pile the smoky beef mixture onto {Burger Buns} and serve straight away with the salad on the side.

   ~2 min