Categories: Sandwiches/Wraps
Ingredients
- Onion Rings
- 4 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons Cajun spice
- 3 softball-sized Spanish onions
- Sloppy Joes
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 2 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 1 medium Spanish onion, finely diced
- 1/2 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 fresh jalapeno, deseeded and minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
Directions
- Onion Rings
- Combine 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium shallow bowl; set aside.
- Combine milk, water, beaten egg, 2 tablespoons flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a separate medium shallow bowl; set aside.
- Combine remaining 2 cups flour, cornmeal, and Cajun spice in a third medium shallow bowl; set aside.
- Peel and cut onion into 1/2-inch thick slices.
- Separate the layers into rings.
- Working with a few rings at a time, place them into the first bowl, coating completely and shaking off excess flour.
- Dip into milk mixture, letting excess drip off.
- Place into third bowl, coating completely, shaking off excess flour.
- Set coated onion rings onto a large baking sheet.
- Once all rings are coated, refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Pour enough oil into a deep pot to reach a depth of 2 inches.
- Heat to 350°F.
- Working in batches, carefully place battered onion rings in hot oil and cook until they float to the surface, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer onion rings to a plate lined with paper towels to drain off excess oil.
- Keep warm until ready to serve.
- Sloppy Joes
- Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, bell pepper, and salt in a large pot over medium heat.
- Cook, stirring frequently to break up the beef, 20 minutes.
- Spoon off and discard grease from pot.
- Add ground black pepper, Worcestershire, and crushed tomatoes, stirring to combine.
- Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Scoop a generous portion of sloppy joe onto each bun; top each with a slice of cheese.
- Place 3 fried onion rings over cheese, and finish with top half of bun.