Sloppy Joes

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
• 1 1/4 pounds ground beef sirloin
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon steak seasoning blend, such as McCormick brand Montreal Seasoning
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 crusty rolls, split, toasted, and lightly buttered

Garnish: sliced ripe tomatoes, pickles, Pepper and Potato Salad, recipe follows

Pepper and Potato Salad

• 2 1/2 pounds small potatoes, baby Yukon gold or red skinned potatoes
• 2 ounces sliced pepperoncinis
• handful of shredded basil leaves
• 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 Oz. (3 Tbsp) sliced pepperoncini
• 4 scallions, chopped
• 3 or 4 artichoke hearts
• 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, or if you're feeling bold, balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
• Salt and pepper

Chunk up the potatoes, cutting them into large bite-size pieces and place them in a pot of water. Boil until tender, drain and return back to hot pot to dry them out. Add hot peppers, bell peppers and scallions to potatoes, then dress with a splash of hot pepper juice and vinegar. Toss to combine, then drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil to coat the salad evenly and season with salt and pepper.