Smoked Sloppy Joe Recipe With Chipotle Peppers
Ingredients
For the Sloppy Joe Mixture:
– 2 kilos ground beef
– 1 yellow onion, diced
– 1 green bell pepper, diced
– 1 red bell pepper, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
– 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
– 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
– 1 (4 ounce) can chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
– 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon dried basil
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Smoked Mayonnaise:
– 2 cups mayonnaise
– 1/4 cup smoked paprika
– 1/4 cup chipotle powder
– 1/4 cup brown sugar
– 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
– 1 teaspoon salt
– half teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Smoked Mayonnaise
In a medium bowl, whisk collectively the mayonnaise, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Cover and refrigerate for no less than 2 hours, or up to in a single day.
Step 2: Make the Sloppy Joe Mixture
Step 2: Make the Sloppy Joe Mixture
- Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the bottom beef, onion, and green pepper. Cook, stirring sometimes, till the beef is browned and the vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and chipotle peppers. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, till the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded, about quarter-hour.
- Season with salt and pepper to style. Serve on toasted buns.
Step 3: Smoke the Sloppy Joe Mixture
3. Smoke the Sloppy Joe Mixture
Prepare a smoker to 225-250°F (107-121°C). Add soaked wood chips or chunks and water to the smoker box.
Transfer the Sloppy Joe mixture to a cast-iron skillet or smoker-safe dish. Cover and smoke for 1-2 hours, or until heated through and the meat is tender. Stir often.
Remove from smoker and serve immediately on toasted buns.
Step 4: Assemble the Smoked Sloppy Joes
4. Assemble the Smoked Sloppy Joes: Open up your Hawaiian buns and lay them out on a serving plate. Using a large spoon, place a generous scoop of the smoked sloppy joe filling onto the underside bun of each sandwich. Top the sloppy joe filling with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheddar cheese, sliced dill pickles, purple onion, and coleslaw.
