It might not be the neatest sandwich to eat, but it sure is difficult to beat, Chef! Paprika-infused browned mince, coated in a rich and tangy tomato passata, is topped with melted cheese and closed inside a pan-toasted burger bun. Sided with a gherkin, feta, & greens salad.
Simple Ostrich Sloppy Joe
Simple Ostrich Sloppy Joe
with mozzarella cheese & fresh parsley
Hands on Time: 15 - 20 minutes
Overall Time: 20 - 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- Burger Bun
- Burger Buns
- Cucumber
- Danish-style Feta
- Diced Onion
- Diced Onions
- Free-range Ostrich Mince
- Fresh Parsley
- Gherkins
- Grated Mozzarella Cheese
- Green Leaves
- Ostrich
- Spice Mix
- Tomato Passata
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
- Butter
SPICED MINCE
Boil the kettle. Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the onion and the mince until caramelised, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Work quickly to break the mince up as it starts to cook. Add the spice mix and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Pour in the tomato passata and 150ml of boiling water. Simmer until reduced and thickened, 10-12 minutes (stirring occasionally). Add an extra splash of water, if necessary. Season and add a sweetener (to taste).
TOASTED BURGER BUN
While the mince is simmering, halve the burger bun and spread butter or oil over the cut-sides. Place a pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the halved bun, cut-side down, until crisp, 1-2 minutes.
FETA & GHERKIN SALAD
In a salad bowl, toss together the shredded green leaves, the cucumber half-moons, the chopped gherkins (to taste), a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Crumble over the drained feta.
THANKS, JOE!
Top the bottom bun half with the mince. Scatter over the cheese and garnish with the chopped parsley. Close up the bun and serve the salad on the side.
Diced Onion - 75g
Free-range Ostrich Mince - 150g
Spice Mix - 15ml
Tomato Passata - 100ml
Burger Bun - 1
Green Leaves - 20g
Cucumber - 50g
Gherkins - 20g
Danish-style Feta - 30g
Grated Mozzarella Cheese - 30g
Fresh Parsley - 3g
SPICED MINCE
Boil the kettle. Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the onion and the mince until caramelised, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Work quickly to break the mince up as it starts to cook. Add the spice mix and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Pour in the tomato passata and 300ml of boiling water. Simmer until reduced and thickened, 10-12 minutes (stirring occasionally). Add an extra splash of water, if necessary. Season and add a sweetener (to taste).
TOASTED BURGER BUN
While the mince is simmering, halve the burger buns and spread butter or oil over the cut-sides. Place a pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the halved buns, cut-side down, until crisp, 1-2 minutes.
FETA & GHERKIN SALAD
In a salad bowl, toss together the shredded green leaves, the cucumber half-moons, the chopped gherkins (to taste), a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Crumble over the drained feta.
THANKS, JOE!
Top the bottom bun halves with the mince. Scatter over the cheese and garnish with the chopped parsley. Close up the buns and serve the salad on the side.
Diced Onions - 150g
Free-range Ostrich Mince - 300g
Spice Mix - 30ml
Tomato Passata - 200ml
Burger Buns - 2
Green Leaves - 40g
Cucumber - 100g
Gherkins - 40g
Danish-style Feta - 60g
Grated Mozzarella Cheese - 60g
Fresh Parsley - 5g
SPICED MINCE
Boil the kettle. Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the onion and the mince until caramelised, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Work quickly to break the mince up as it starts to cook. Add the spice mix and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Pour in the tomato passata and 450ml of boiling water. Simmer until reduced and thickened, 12-15 minutes (stirring occasionally). Add an extra splash of water, if necessary. Season and add a sweetener (to taste).
TOASTED BURGER BUN
While the mince is simmering, halve the burger buns and spread butter or oil over the cut-sides. Place a pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the halved buns, cut-side down, until crisp, 1-2 minutes.
FETA & GHERKIN SALAD
In a salad bowl, toss together the shredded green leaves, the cucumber half-moons, the chopped gherkins (to taste), a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Crumble over the drained feta.
THANKS, JOE!
Top the bottom bun halves with the mince. Scatter over the cheese and garnish with the chopped parsley. Close up the buns and serve the salad on the side.
Diced Onions - 225g
Free-range Ostrich Mince - 450g
Spice Mix - 45ml
Tomato Passata - 300ml
Burger Buns - 3
Green Leaves - 60g
Cucumber - 150g
Gherkins - 60g
Danish-style Feta - 90g
Grated Mozzarella Cheese - 90g
Fresh Parsley - 8g
SPICED MINCE
Boil the kettle. Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the onion and the mince until caramelised, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Work quickly to break the mince up as it starts to cook. Add the spice mix and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Pour in the tomato passata and 600ml of boiling water. Simmer until reduced and thickened, 12-15 minutes (stirring occasionally). Add an extra splash of water, if necessary. Season and add a sweetener (to taste).
TOASTED BURGER BUN
While the mince is simmering, halve the burger buns and spread butter or oil over the cut-sides. Place a pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the halved buns, cut-side down, until crisp, 1-2 minutes.
FETA & GHERKIN SALAD
In a salad bowl, toss together the shredded green leaves, the cucumber half-moons, the chopped gherkins (to taste), a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Crumble over the drained feta.
THANKS, JOE!
Top the bottom bun halves with the mince. Scatter over the cheese and garnish with the chopped parsley. Close up the buns and serve the salad on the side.
Diced Onions - 300g
Free-range Ostrich Mince - 600g
Spice Mix - 60ml
Tomato Passata - 400ml
Burger Buns - 4
Green Leaves - 80g
Cucumber - 200g
Gherkins - 80g
Danish-style Feta - 120g
Grated Mozzarella Cheese - 120g
Fresh Parsley - 10g