Throwdown's Sloppy Joes Recipe

Throwdown's Sloppy Joes Recipe | Bobby Flay

BBQ Sauce

(Alternatively, use 1 jar of Mesa Grill BBQ Sauce):

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 medium Spanish onion, roughly chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
• 2 cups ketchup
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 to 2 tablespoons chipotle puree (adjust for desired heat level)
• 1/4 teaspoon chile de arbol or cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• A pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning

Garlic Toast

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 8 slices (1/2-inch thick) sourdough bread

Neat Joes

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 2 pounds ground chuck (80% lean, 20% fat)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup finely diced red onion
• 1/2 cup finely diced celery
• 1/2 cup finely diced roasted poblano chile
• 1/2 cup finely diced roasted red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup finely diced roasted yellow bell pepper
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
• 1 1/4 cups BBQ Sauce, prepared as above
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or cilantro, with additional for garnish

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