1 Tb. onion powder ** (or cook a diced onion with the meat)
1 Tb. paprika ** (I prefer smoked paprika)
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. kosher salt
½ tsp. ground black pepper
Needed to make the Sloppy Joes:
1 lb. ground beef, cooked
8 oz. tomato sauce
6 oz. tomato paste (or omit, but we really like it)
1 Tb. mustard
2 Tb. apple cider or white vinegar
Instructions
Mix and enjoy!
When ready to make sloppy joes, brown 1 pound of ground beef.
Add the spice mix, 8 ounce can of tomato sauce, 2 Tb. tomato paste, ½ cup water, 1 Tb. mustard and 2 Tbs. cider vinegar (plain white vinegar works, too).
Simmer over medium-low heat for 5-10 minutes.
Serve on buns with mac and cheese, green beans, cole slaw, etc.
*One alternative is to add ground dry mustard to the mix and omit from adding the 1 Tb. mustard later.
Recipe by Whisk Together at https://www.whisktogether.com/2015/08/31/sloppy-joe-spice-mix/