You’ve put in the work to harvest your prize spring bear, and now it’s time to cherish all the blood, sweat and (probably) tears by making a meal the whole family will love. Sloppy Joe’s are a classic American staple that can easily be made with bear meat and will quickly become a frequently requested household meal. Here’s how to do it:
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup tomato sauce
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 pound of ground bear meat
- 4 buns of your choice
Instructions:
- 1. Cook your bear meat in a skillet or cast-iron pan until well done.
- 2. Add your wet ingredients and spices.
- 3. Mix until consistency is as thick or thin as you like. (You can always add a touch of water if it’s too thick)
- 4. Spoon the sloppy joe meat onto your favorite bun or bread
- 5. Garnish with coleslaw, some crunchy dill pickles, and red onion.
- 6. Go time!
This recipe is quick, easy, and so insanely good that even the pickiest of eaters will love it. *Chef’s kiss*