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
