Sloppy Joes a la Yum-o

 Sloppy Joes

Recipe source: Americas Test Kitchen

1lb ground beef add to bowl

In a separate bowl mix

1T water

1/2 tsp baking soda

Add to beef then add

1/2 tsp salt, mix beef 

2T oil in pan, add 1/2 chopped onion and 1/8 tsp baking soda

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp paprika, stir until fragrant

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

1/8 tsp salt

2 tsp brown sugar

1/4 cup tomato paste

Cook 3-4 min then add beef

Cook until no longer pink. Use a potato masher and mash the meat then add

1\3 c ketchup

1T Worcestershire 

1T red wine vinegar 

1/2 tsp cornstarch and 1 T water mix and stir into meat