Moussaka Inspired Sloppy Joe

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1
Moussaka Inspired Sloppy Joe Recipe
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
2 large onions , finely diced
2 garlic cloves , minced
1/2 cup red wine
1/4 cup fresh parsley , chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup tomato puree ( or crushed tomatoes )
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
494
Sugar
7g
Fat
30g
Moussaka Inspired Sloppy Joe is a dish that combines the flavour of classic American Sloppy Joe with the Mediterranean taste of moussaka. The recipe uses ground beef cooked with onion and garlic, then seasoned with cinnamon, allspice, tomatoes and red wine to create a hearty and flavourful filling. It can be served on a bun with your favourite toppings, like lettuce, tomato, cheese or pickles. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weekday dinner, and the leftovers can be eaten for lunch the next day.

Instructions

1.In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
2.Add the onions to the skillet, and cook until they are soft and translucent, about 7 minutes.
3.Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
4.Stir in the red wine, parsley, cinnamon, allspice, tomato puree, tomato paste, sugar, salt, and pepper.
5.Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
6.Serve the Moussaka Inspired Sloppy Joe on a bun with your favourite toppings such as cheese, lettuce or pickles etc.

PROS

This dish is a fun twist on the traditional Sloppy Joe sandwich.

It is easy to make and can be a great way to use up leftovers in your fridge.

CONS

This dish can be high in calories and fat if you use high-fat ground beef or add too many toppings.

It may not be suitable for vegetarians or those who do not eat red meat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish contains protein and fiber from the ground beef, and it also has some vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, and potassium from the tomato puree and other spices.
The garlic in this recipe has been linked to supporting the immune system and reducing inflammation.

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