Sloppy Maple BBQ Joes

By fuzzygroup

Ingredients

• 1 T extra virgin olive oil
• 1.5 lbs ground beef
• 1 T poultry seasoning
• salt and pepper
• 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1/4 dark amber pure maple syrup
• 3 about 3 T soy sauce
• 2 about 2 T cider vinegar
• 2 about 2 T brown sugar
• 1 rounded T dijon mustard
• 8 soft burger rolls, split
• shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese, chopped scallions and chopped pickles for topping

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil, 1 turn of the pan, over medium0high heat. Add the beef and season with the poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook until browned, then stir in the bell pepper, onion and garlic and cook until the vegetables are tender, 5-6 minutes. In a bowl, stir together the tomato sauce, maple syrup, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar and mustard. Pour the sauce over the meat and simmer over medium-low heat for a few minutes to combine the flavors. Serve the sloppy joes on the rolls with the toppings.