MUSHROOM AND BEEF BLEND SLOPPY JOE’S

Ingredients

• 300g closed cup mushrooms, finely diced
• 500g beef mince
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 1 green pepper, deseeded and finely diced
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp tomato puree
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

To serve

• 4 mini baguettes
• Sliced pickled gherkins
• Finely sliced cheddar

Method

1. In a large bowl mix together the mushrooms and beef – it’s easiest to do with your hands.
2. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan and add the onion. Fry over a gently heat for 2 to 3 minutes until just soft. Add the mushroom mix and keep cooking for another 5 minutes until the meat is browned all over and the mixture is dry.
3. Add the green pepper, garlic and paprika. Stir thoroughly. Cook for a further minute.
4. Add the Worcestershire sauce, puree and sugar and 2 tbsp of water. Stir again and leave to simmer for about 5 minutes until the liquid has evaporated. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Half slice open the baguettes and spoon the mixture. Top with the gherkins and cheese.