Homemade Sloppy Joes & Fresh Biscuit Buns

Classic Sloppy Joes

1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. ground pork
1 Tbs. butter
1 small red onion, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
2 carrots, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups catsup
2 Tbs. brown sugar
2 Tbs. ground mustard
3 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. black pepper, ground

 

Combine the butter, ground meat, onion, bell pepper, and carrots in a large pot and heat to medium. 
Stir until simmering, using the back of a spoon to break up the meat into fine pieces. 
Continue to stir until the fat begins to render, the veggie juices are realized, and things begin to caramelize, about 10 minutes.

Stir in the catsup, sugar, mustard, Worcestershire (Lea & Perrins), salt, and pepper – add a little extra pepper for some kick.

Allow to simmer for 10-20 minutes, until thick and delicious.

Meanwhile ~

 

Homemade Buns

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/8 cup warm water
2 Tbs. sugar
1 Tbs. dry active yeast
1 tsp. sea salt
3 Tbs. cold butter, cubed

 

Add the yeast, sugar, and 3/8 cup (6 Tbs) warm water in a bowl of a stand mixer. 

 

Briefly whisk and allow to stand for 10 minutes, until the yeast has a chance to bubble.

Using the dough hook on the stand mixer, add the flour, remaining 1 cup of water, and salt. 

Mix for 4-5 minutes on low to medium speed. Then, add the butter and beat on medium for another 3 minutes.

 

Remove from the bowl and transfer to a separate grease-lined bowl, loosely covered, and allow to rise for at least 1 hour.

 

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. 

 

Separate the dough into 6 smaller roll sizes and plop on to a parchment-lined baking pan, dusting with flour. 

 

Bake for 16-20 minutes, until puffy and soft.

 

Allow to cool slightly before slicing and slathering with the sloppy goodness.

 

Who doesn’t love a good slopper!?!