Classic Sloppy Joes
Makes 4 - 6 sandwiches

Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef or ground venison
1/2 large sweet onion, minced (about 1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup yellow mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
6 oz tomato paste
1 to 1-1/4 cup cold water
6 buttered and toasted hamburger buns

Directions: 

1. Prepare the onion and garlic by cutting into a fine mince. 

2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef or venison. Chop and stir into small pieces and cook until well browned. Drain the ground meat in a paper towel-lined bowl. 

3. Add the onion and garlic to the pan, and sauté until the onions have softened. Add the cooked ground meat back to the pan and stir until combined. 

4. In a small bowl, mix together the sauce. Add the brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and tomato paste and stir to combine. 

5. Add the sauce to the meat mixture and stir until combined. 

6. Add 1 cup of water to the mixture and simmer on low for 15 minutes or until the meat captures the sauce’s flavors. Stir the mixture occasionally as it simmers, and add additional water, as needed. 

7. Butter the buns and arrange closely together on a large sheet pan. Broil until the buns are toasted to a golden brown. (Watch closely!) 

8. Serve on a toasted and buttered bun with your favourite toppings.