Sloppy Sloppy Joes

• 1 small onion
• 1 tablespoon pickled hot peppers (such as jalapenos or Peppadews, chopped) or 1 tablespoon sweet pepper (such as jalapenos or Peppadews, chopped)
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 1/4 lbs ground beef, not lean
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 1/2 cups tomato puree
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• salt, to taste
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• 4 hamburger buns
• bread and butter pickles, slices for serving (optional)

1. In a food processor, combine the onion, hot or sweet peppers, and garlic.
2. Pulse until very finely minced.
3. You may need to scrape down the sides of the bowl several times; set aside.
4. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add the onion mixture and saute for about 4 minutes.
6. Add the paprika, cumin, chili powder and mustard powder.
7. Stir well and saute another 4 minutes, or until the onions are very soft.
8. Add the beef and saute, breaking up the clumps with a spoon, until the meat is just browned, about 5 minutes.
9. Meanwhile, in a large measuring cup, whisk together the ketchup, tomato puree and vinegar.
10. Add this to the meat, bring to a simmer, then lower heat to medium and cook, uncovered, 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
11. Season the sloppy joes with salt and pepper.
12. Arrange each bun on a serving plate, then spoon a quarter of the sloppy joes into each.
13. Serve with pickles, if desired.

onion, peppers, garlic, olive oil, paprika, cumin, chili powder, dry mustard, ground beef, ketchup, tomato puree, cider vinegar, salt, fresh ground black pepper, buns, bread

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sloppy-sloppy-joes-254076 (may not work)