Meal's In Minutes Memorial Day Style

This is Heather, and its my very first blog post here. I know today most people will be grilling but not me, I haven't the slightest idea how to grill. So I found this recipe and think I am going to make it for our family.

Smoky Joes

By Catherine Newman

Active time: 10 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder (or 1/2 teaspoon canned chipotles)
1 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
Salt to taste

4 hamburger buns

Calling all napkins! These are tangy, sweet, and sloppy -- just the way you like them -- but with a delectable hint of smokiness. If you don't have smoked paprika (also called pimenton) or chipotles (which are smoked jalapenos), try substituting half a teaspoon of liquid smoke.

Directions

1. In a large skillet over high heat, sauté the beef, onions, and garlic until the beef is cooked and browning, and all the liquid has boiled off (around 10 minutes).
2. Turn the heat down to low, then add the spices and cook, stirring, for a few seconds.
3. Stir in the remaining ingredients, then partially cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
4. Divide the mixture among the buns and serve.

*special thanks to Catherine Newman and her blog for this recipe