Sloppy joes are a simple, American staple the whole family can get stuck into. Add a dash of spicy chipotle or smoky barbecue sauce to the minced beef filling for some zing.
Prep:5 mins
Serves 6
1tbsp vegetable oil1 onion, finely chopped2 small red peppers or yellow peppers, finely chopped400g minced beef2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes4tbsp Nando’s PERi-BBQ sauce4 cheese slices6 burger bunscrispy onions, to servetbsp iceberg lettuce, to serve
STEP 1Heat the oil in a deep frying pan, and tip in the mince, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as you go, until browned all over. Stir in the onion and pepper and cook for 8-10 mins until softened. Tip in the tomatoes and Nando’s PERi-BBQ sauce, and season. Simmer for 20-25 mins until the sauce has thickened.STEP 2Put the cheese slices on top of the mince and cover with a lid for 2 mins to let it melt into the sauce. Pile into the buns with the crispy onions, and lettuce on the side for scooping up the extra sauce.
