Sloppy Joes
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 med green or red bell pepper
2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
1 can - 15 oz - tomato sauce
1 can - 6 oz - tomato paste
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon light or dark brown sugar, firmly packed
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons red wine or cider vinegar
1 package - 12 oz - crumbles
1/4 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon hot sauce
- Heat oil in a deep 12 inch non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Cook onion & pepper about 2 minutes to soften onion, stirring occasionally.
- Add remaining ingredients & stir until all of the tomato paste is incorporated.
- Lower heat to simmer & continue to cook for about 5 minutes.