Chipotle Sloppy Joes

Makes 6 slider-sized Joes

Ahhhh yes, the amazing Sloppy Joe - what's not to like? Especially ones made with chipotle.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil

• 1/2 onion, diced small

• 1 green bell pepper, diced small

• 1 pound ground beef

• Kosher salt & fresh ground pepper

• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire

• 1 large clove garlic, minced

• 6 ounces tomato paste

• 1 cup really good beer, and something a little bitter wouldn't be a bad thing here

• 3-4 chipotle peppers, minced well

• Hawaiian rolls, or something equally as delicious for serving

• French's Fried Onions

Directions

1. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large pan, add onion and green pepper and cook about 3 minutes, then add beef

2. Continue cooking until beef is just cooked through, add garlic and cook 1 more minute

3. Season with S&P and add Worcestershire, tomato paste, beer and chipotles - mix everything well then simmer a few minutes on medium/low until slightly thickened

4. Serve on Hawaiian rolls and top with the crispy onions