Sloppy Joes

The View: Mario Batali Sloppy Joes Recipe Directions

• 1 lb Ground Meat
• 1 Onion
• 1 clove Garlic
• 5 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
• Cayenne
• Cinnamon
• Paprika
• 12 oz Ginger Beer
• Olive Oil
• Salt & Pepper

The View: Mario Batali Sloppy Joes Recipe Directions

1. Slice an onion and garlic. Saute it in a skillet with a pound of ground meat in olive oil.
2. Add brown sugar, cayenne, cinnamon, and paprika.
3. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
4. Mix in tomato paste, stirring all ingredients constantly.
5. Add 12 oz ginger beer to the skillet.
6. Bring to a boil. Then simmer for 25 minutes, until done.

The View: Mario Batali Island Style Relish

1. Combine fresh pineapple, a shallot, jalapeno, cilantro and red wine vinegar in a bowl to create a relish.
2. Toast your buns before serving sloppy joes topped with a little relish.

Mario Batali’s advice when cooking for others is to strike a balance and find something that all your guests can enjoy and feel great about. That is easier said than done, but I appreciate the sentiment.