Toasted Brioche Sloppy Joes with Smoky-Sweet Tomato Sauce

Name: Toasted Brioche Sloppy Joes with Smoky-Sweet Tomato Sauce
Cuisine: Moroccan, Mediterranean, Southern, European, Greek, American, African
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (or plant-based ground or finely chopped mushrooms); 1 small yellow onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; Salt & black pepper to taste; 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional); 4 brioche buns, halved and toasted; 1 small shallot, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1/2 tsp sugar; Arugula or shredded lettuce (optional)

Instructions

There’s something about Sloppy Joes that hits a core childhood memory — saucy, messy, sweet-savory joy on a bun. This elevated version trades in the canned mix for a rich tomato-balsamic jam, smoky spices, and deeply caramelized ground beef (or mushroom mix!).

Updated at: Wed, 26 Mar 2025 01:25:58 GMT