Really Fancy Sloppy Joe Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 3 TBSP Corn Oil
• 1 Small Yellow Onion - grated very fine or pureed
• 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper
• 1/2 tsp White Pepper
• 1/2 tsp Paprika
• 1/2 LB Ground Sirloin
• 1/3 Bottle Inexpensive Red Bordeaux (<$10)
• 1 Small Can Tomato Paste (1/3 cup)
• 1 TBSP Worcestershire
• 4 TBSP Whole Grain White Wine Mustard
• 1/4 Cup Hot Water
• 1/4 Cup Inexpensive Port
• 1 TBSP Fresh Thyme, Chopped Fine
• 1 TBSP Fresh Rosemary, Chopped Fine
• Salt to Taste
• White or Red Wine Vinegar to Taste

Method

1. Heat Corn Oil over medium heat in 4-6 quart pot. Stir in onion, red, black, white pepper and paprika. Cook 3-5 minutes until excess water from onions is cooked off, and mixture is a thick, dark-red paste.
2. Add hamburger and brown. Drive off all water, then drain excess oil and cook another 3-5 minutes to brown further.
3. Add Bordeaux and cook until all liquid is driven off.
4. Mix Water, Tomato Paste, Mustard, Worcestershire and Port in a small bowl and add to meat.
5. Simmer on medium-low heat for 5-10 minutes, driving off moisture until the mixture is thick.
6. Stir in Thyme and Rosemary 3-5 minutes before serving.
7. Add Salt and Vinegar to taste. Extra Worcestershire may also be used in place of salt.

Serve on crusty hamburger size rolls with Broccolini and Paprika or BBQ Chips. Makes 4 open-face servings (2 buns).