Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped (approx. 1 cup)
  • 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped (approx. 1 cup)
  • 1.5 pounds (680g) ground beef (80/20 blend recommended for flavour)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sweet pickle relish, drained
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) beef broth
  • 1 cup (240 ml) mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sweet pickle relish, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 6 hamburger buns, toasted
  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1/2 cup dill pickle slices, thinly sliced

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the ground beef to the skillet and break it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, draining off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Then, add the ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  4. While the sloppy joe mixture simmers, whisk together all the ingredients for the 'secret' sauce in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.
  5. Toast the hamburger buns. Spoon a generous amount of the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom bun. Top with shredded lettuce, pickle slices, and a dollop of the 'secret' sauce. Place the top bun on and serve immediately.