Simple Beef Sloppy Joe

A savoury, saucy mix of tomato sauce, beef mince & fried onion is spooned onto a toasted bun and sided with a fresh salad. Whoever Joe is, you will thank him after tasting this dish, Chef!

Simple Beef Sloppy Joe

with a fresh salad & toasted burger bun

Hands on Time: 15 - 30 minutes

Overall Time: 30 - 45 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Beef
  • Beef Mince
  • Burger Bun
  • Burger Buns
  • Cucumber
  • Green Leaves
  • NOMU Italian Rub
  • Onion
  • Onions
  • Tomato
  • Tomato Paste
  • Tomatoes

From your kitchen:

  • Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Water
  • Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
  • Butter (optional)
Photo of Simple Beef Sloppy Joe
  1. CARAMELISED MINCE

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Cook until caramelised, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally).

  2. SIMMERING SAUCE

    Once the mince has browned, add the NOMU rub to the pan. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the diced tomatoes and the tomato paste. Fry until fragrant, 2-3 minutes (breaking the tomatoes with a wooden spoon). Pour in 100ml of water. Simmer until reduced and thickened, 6-8 minutes (stirring occasionally). Add an extra splash of water, if necessary. Season and add a sweetener (to taste).

  3. BUTTERED BUN

    Halve the burger bun and spread butter or oil over the cut-sides. Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat. When hot, toast the halved buns, cut-side down, until crisp, 1-2 minutes.

  4. FRESH SALAD

    In a bowl, combine the shredded green leaves, the cucumber half-moons, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.

  5. BRING IT TOGETHER

    Place the burger bun, cut-side up, on a plate. Top with the beef mince mixture and close up with the other half of the burger bun. Serve with the fresh salad and dive in!

  • Onion - 1

  • Beef Mince - 150g

  • NOMU Italian Rub - 5ml

  • Tomato - 1

  • Tomato Paste - 20ml

  • Burger Bun - 1

  • Green Leaves - 20g

  • Cucumber - 50g

  1. CARAMELISED MINCE

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Cook until caramelised, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally).

  2. SIMMERING SAUCE

    Once the mince has browned, add the NOMU rub to the pan. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the diced tomatoes and the tomato paste. Fry until fragrant, 2-3 minutes (breaking the tomatoes with a wooden spoon). Pour in 200ml of water. Simmer until reduced and thickened, 6-8 minutes (stirring occasionally). Add an extra splash of water, if necessary. Season and add a sweetener (to taste).

  3. BUTTERED BUN

    Halve the burger buns and spread butter or oil over the cut-sides. Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat. When hot, toast the halved buns, cut-side down, until crisp, 1-2 minutes.

  4. FRESH SALAD

    In a bowl, combine the shredded green leaves, the cucumber half-moons, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.

  5. BRING IT TOGETHER

    Place the burger buns, cut-side up, on a plate. Top with the beef mince mixture and close up with the other halves of the burger buns. Serve with the fresh salad and dive in!

  • Onion - 1

  • Beef Mince - 300g

  • NOMU Italian Rub - 10ml

  • Tomato - 1

  • Tomato Paste - 40ml

  • Burger Buns - 2

  • Green Leaves - 40g

  • Cucumber - 100g

  1. CARAMELISED MINCE

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion until soft, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Cook until caramelised, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally).

  2. SIMMERING SAUCE

    Once the mince has browned, add the NOMU rub to the pan. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the diced tomatoes and the tomato paste. Fry until fragrant, 2-3 minutes (breaking the tomatoes with a wooden spoon). Pour in 300ml of water. Simmer until reduced and thickened, 8-10 minutes (stirring occasionally). Add an extra splash of water, if necessary. Season and add a sweetener (to taste).

  3. BUTTERED BUN

    Halve the burger buns and spread butter or oil over the cut-sides. Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat. When hot, toast the halved buns, cut-side down, until crisp, 1-2 minutes.

  4. FRESH SALAD

    In a bowl, combine the shredded green leaves, the cucumber half-moons, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.

  5. BRING IT TOGETHER

    Place the burger buns, cut-side up, on a plate. Top with the beef mince mixture and close up with the other halves of the burger buns. Serve with the fresh salad and dive in!

  • Onions - 2

  • Beef Mince - 450g

  • NOMU Italian Rub - 15ml

  • Tomatoes - 2

  • Tomato Paste - 60ml

  • Burger Buns - 3

  • Green Leaves - 60g

  • Cucumber - 150g

  1. CARAMELISED MINCE

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion until soft, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Cook until caramelised, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally).

  2. SIMMERING SAUCE

    Once the mince has browned, add the NOMU rub to the pan. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the diced tomatoes and the tomato paste. Fry until fragrant, 2-3 minutes (breaking the tomatoes with a wooden spoon. Pour in 400ml of water). Simmer until reduced and thickened, 8-10 minutes (stirring occasionally). Add an extra splash of water, if necessary. Season and add a sweetener (to taste).

  3. BUTTERED BUN

    Halve the burger buns and spread butter or oil over the cut-sides. Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat. When hot, toast the halved buns, cut-side down, until crisp, 1-2 minutes.

  4. FRESH SALAD

    In a bowl, combine the shredded green leaves, the cucumber half-moons, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.

  5. BRING IT TOGETHER

    Place the burger buns, cut-side up, on a plate. Top with the beef mince mixture and close up with the other halves of the burger buns. Serve with the fresh salad and dive in!

  • Onions - 2

  • Beef Mince - 600g

  • NOMU Italian Rub - 20ml

  • Tomatoes - 2

  • Tomato Paste - 80ml

  • Burger Buns - 4

  • Green Leaves - 80g

  • Cucumber - 200g

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