Sloppy Joes, Sausage Style

Sloppy Joes, Sausage Style        

Serves 6

ingredients

• 2 Tbsp EVOO
• 1 lb Spicy Italian Sausage
• 1 small red onion, minced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 3 tbsp light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 6 sesame buns, split & toasted

• Kosher Salt & Freshly Cracked Black Pepper

directions

1. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add EVOO to hot pan and then the sausage and cook breaking it up until browned. I like to let it sit to caramelize a bit before moving around in the pan to get a nice crust on one side, as it adds lots of flavor. Scoot the sausage to one side of the pan and add the onion, garlic and a pinch of salt to the empty space and cook for 30 seconds, stirring.

2. Add the tomatoes with their juices and the brown sugar, simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley. Spoon onto toasted buns and top with cheese and pickles, if desired.

We made a yummylicious pizza with the sloppy joe leftovers so I call that Leftover Love. It was divine....

Sloppy Joe Pizza

Enjoy!

This recipe was adapted from Michael Simon.