Gourmet Sloppy Joe Recipe

This sloppy joe recipe proves that sloppy joes are NOT just for kids. It's true sloppy joes are a little messy, but these are also quite yummy! This recipe makes 4 sloppy joes. Double the recipe to serve more.

Wine Pairing: Drink a nice dryer style Zinfandel with these sloppy joes. Consider Adobe Road Dry Creek Zinfandel. You'll find that the flavors of berries with hints of black pepper and chocolate go well with this dish. We enjoy the nicely balanced acidity of this Zin.

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small red onion, chopped
1 pound low fat ground hamburger
1 cup ketchup
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup Zinfandel
4 large hamburger buns

Instructions:
1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Saute chopped onion in the oil until soft and translucent.
2. Add hamburger meat to pan and cook for until lightly brown. Stir well to break the meat into small pieces.
3. Discard fat.
4. Add ketchup, chili powder, garlic, pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and wine. Slowly simmer this mixture for 20 minutes.
5. Toast the buns in the oven. Spoon hamburger mixture onto the buns.