Sloppy Jane

Meet Sloppy Jane. 

She is Joe's lean (yet equally delicious) sister. 

Well she was leaner until I served her on a toasted brioche bun. 

She can't help herself. She loves to be fancy.  

Instead of using ground beef for this retro American favorite, I substituted ground turkey but you could definitely make this recipe using ground beef or  TVP (textured vegetable protein) if you are a vegetarian. I also highly recommend American cheese if you want to add a bit of melty gooeyness to your sandwich. 

Sloppy Jane

Serves 3-4

Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey

1 yellow onion, diced

1 carrot, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 t dried oregano

3 oz tomato paste

2 T  brown sugar

1 t worcestershire sauce

2 T apple cider vinegar 

1/2 cup water

1 T chili powder

1 t cumin

1 t paprika

1/4 t cayenne pepper

1/4 t white pepper

Salt to taste 

3-4 brioche buns, toasted

american cheese, sliced (optional)

Method

1. brown turkey in pan, add onions and carrots and cook until onions are translucent and carrots are soft. Add garlic. cook 1 more minute.

2. deglaze pan with apple cider vinegar. add worcestershire, water, tomato paste, brown sugar, and all spices. mix well. consistency should be on-point. but if (by chance) there is too much liquid, simmer until it reduces. if it needs more liquid, add a bit more water. once consistency is perfect, salt to taste.

3. toast buns and then pile them high with meat mixture. 

4. enjoy!