Cowboy Sloppy Joes

Last week I bought a cookbook called "The Imus Ranch" based solely on the beautiful photography. When I got it home, I delved into it, very excited about my steal (it was $3). Well, it is cooking for kids and cowboys on a vegan cattle ranch. What?! Talk about an oxymoron. Well, since we are the carnivorous type, I will be adding my own flair to these recipes.

I love my sloppy joe recipe (gleaned from my mom and Aunt Debby) but I am always up for trying something new. So, I thought I would try these Cowboy Sloppy Joes.

Cowboy Sloppy Joes
2 T. Olive Oil
1 med. onion diced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 t. dried oregano
3 T. Balsamic Vinegar
1 can petite diced tomatoes
1 t. kosher salt
1/2 t. ground black pepper
2 T. Worcestershire
1 t. spicy brown mustard
1 lb. ground venison
6 oz. can tomato sauce
6 hamburger buns (we used ranch rolls from the bakery)
mozzarella cheese

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. When it simmers, add the onion, garlic and oregano and saute until onions are translucent. Add the vinegar and boil until it reduces by about half. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, Worcestershire and brown mustard. Add meat and brown. Add tomato sauce to thicken. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Warm buns in 300 degree oven for 3-5 minutes.

Top the bottom half of the bun with meat mixture and mozzarella cheese. Serve immediately!

Note: Luke likes my other sloppy joes better.