Sloppy Janes (Cooks Illustrated)

Sloppy Janes Serves 4 Be careful not to cook the meat beyond pink in step 1; if you let it brown at this point it will end up dry and crumbly. The meat will finish cooking once the liquid ingredients are added. Serve, piled high on a bun, with your favorite pickles. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium onion , chopped fine 1/2 teaspoon table salt 2 cloves garlic , minced 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 pound ground turkey Ground black pepper 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1 cup tomato puree 1/2 cup ketchup 1/4 cup water 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 4 hamburger buns 1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onion and salt and stir until coated with oil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 10 minutes (if onion begins to burn after 5 minutes, reduce heat to low). Add garlic and chili powder and cook, uncovered, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add turkey and cook, breaking up meat with wooden spoon, until just pink, about 3 minutes. 2. Add 1/4 teaspoon pepper, brown sugar, tomato puree, ketchup, water, and hot sauce. Simmer until Sloppy Joe sauce is slightly thicker than ketchup, 8 to 10 minutes. Adjust seasonings. Spoon meat mixture onto hamburger buns and serve. Make Ahead If you find yourself with leftover Sloppy Janes or just feel like making a double batch, the meat mixture freezes well for up to one month. To return the meat mixture to its original consistency, you may need to add a little water when it is reheated.