Classic Sloppy Joes

Name: Classic Sloppy Joes
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons, water, divided; 1/2 teaspoon plus ⅛ teaspoon, baking soda, divided; 1 pound, 85 percent lean ground beef; 1/2 teaspoon plus ⅛ teaspoon, table salt, divided; 2 teaspoons, vegetable oil; 1/2 , onion, chopped fine; 2 , garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons, packed brown sugar, plus extra for seasoning; 2 teaspoons, paprika; 1/4 teaspoon, red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup, tomato paste; 1/3 cup, ketchup; 1 tablespoon, red wine vinegar, plus extra for seasoning; 1 tablespoon, Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon, cornstarch; 4 , hamburger buns

Main Courses
Sandwiches

By Steve Dunn ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 2019, America's Test Kitchen TV

How do you improve upon a classic? By making the beef taste beefier.

SERVES 4

TIME 45 minutes

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