If I eat a second helping of sloppy Joe’s am I getting sloppy seconds? Either way it's worth it!

Amazing Hazel's Gourmet Sloppy Joe’s with pickled red cabbage, fried jalapeños, and cheddar cheese!

Ingredients:

Quick pickled red cabbage:

1 cup sliced red cabbage

1 teaspoon granulated sugar

½ teaspoon salt

¾ cup rice wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar or white vinegar)

optional: add spices like black peppercorn

Fried jalapeños:

3 fresh jalapeno peppers sliced into rings

½ cup all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon paprika

salt and pepper to taste

2 large eggs

4 ounces light beer

2 to 3 cups peanut or vegetable oil

Sloppy Joe’s:

1 jar of Amazing Hazel's Gourmet Sloppy Joe Sauce

1 lb hamburger meat

1 package of hamburger buns

Cheddar cheese slices

Instructions:

1. Prepare the pickled cabbage. Set 2-3 cups of water to boil in a kettle or a sauce pan. In a container with a lid, like a mason jar, add vinegar, sugar, salt & any spices if you choose. Stir to combine.

2. Place the sliced cabbage in a colander. Once the water is boiling, pour slowly over the cabbage until all the water is gone. This can be done over the sink or over a large bowl.

3. Transfer the red cabbage to the container with the vinegar mixture. Let sit for 30 minutes before using. Flavor will develop & the harshness of the vinegar will mellow the longer it sits. Store covered in the refrigerator.

4. Prepare the fried jalapeños. Heat the oil in a large pan to medium heat. Do not let it boil.

5. In a large mixing bowl, add flour, garlic, paprika & salt & pepper. Mix well.

6. Add the eggs & beat into a batter. Stir in the beer.

7. In batches, coat the sliced jalapeno peppers in the batter.

8. Fry the battered peppers about 5-6 minutes each, turning if needed, until golden. Drain on paper towels until ready to serve.

9. In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, about 5 minutes; drain off liquids.

10. Add the jar of Amazing Hazel's gourmet sloppy Joe sauce & heat through, about 3 minutes.

11. Toast buns to your liking.

12. Assemble your sloppy Joe’s & enjoy!