FILM TO TABLE SERIES EP 52: Sloppy Joes from It Takes Two Serves: 8 Ingredients: * 2 lbs (907 g) lean ground beef (90–93%) * 2 small yellow onions (300 g), finely diced * 1 red bell pepper (150 g), finely diced * 2 tsp (6 g) garlic powder * ¼ cup (64 g) tomato paste * 2 cups (480 g) tomato sauce * ½ cup (130 g) ketchup * 2 tbsp (26 g) packed light brown sugar * 1 tbsp (15 g) apple cider vinegar * 2 tsp (10 g) Worcestershire sauce * 2 tsp (4 g) mustard powder * 1 tsp (2 g) smoked paprika * 1 tsp (6 g) fine sea salt, plus more to taste * 1 tsp (2 g) freshly ground black pepper * ¼–½ cup (60–120 g) water, if needed Instructions 1. Cook the vegetables. Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions and red bell pepper and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. 2. Brown the beef. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into fine crumbles. Drain any excess fat if necessary. 3. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently. 4. Build the sauce. Add the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika,salt, and black pepper. Stir until everything is thoroughly combined. 5. Simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick, glossy. If it becomes thicker than you’d like, stir in 1 tablespoon (15 g) of water at a time until it reaches a rich, silky, slightly gooey consistency. 6. Taste and adjust. Taste the sloppy joe after simmering. If needed, add ¼ teaspoon more fine sea salt at a time until the seasoning is just right. Rest and serve. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes, then spoon generously onto soft hamburger buns. #foodfromfilms #ittakestwo #sloppyjoe #marykateandashley #Recipe - @maryc.129