Sloppy Sloppy Joes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 small onion
1 tablespoon pickled hot peppers (such as jalapenos or Peppadews, chopped) or 1 tablespoon sweet pepper (such as jalapenos or Peppadews, chopped)
3 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 1/4 lbs ground beef, not lean
1/2 cup ketchup
1 1/2 cups tomato puree
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
4 hamburger buns
bread and butter pickles, slices for serving (optional)

Preparation

In a food processor, combine the onion, hot or sweet peppers, and garlic.
Pulse until very finely minced.
You may need to scrape down the sides of the bowl several times; set aside.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the onion mixture and saute for about 4 minutes.
Add the paprika, cumin, chili powder and mustard powder.
Stir well and saute another 4 minutes, or until the onions are very soft.
Add the beef and saute, breaking up the clumps with a spoon, until the meat is just browned, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large measuring cup, whisk together the ketchup, tomato puree and vinegar.
Add this to the meat, bring to a simmer, then lower heat to medium and cook, uncovered, 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
Season the sloppy joes with salt and pepper.
Arrange each bun on a serving plate, then spoon a quarter of the sloppy joes into each.
Serve with pickles, if desired.