Firstly there was the Guinness Cupcakes with Bailey's Buttercream Frosting and Chocolate Whisky Ganache. That wasn't a Nigella recipe, but damn were they good. Like, Boy Scout and I ate at least two at every sitting. So actually, they were very, very bad.
Back to the point. This week's Nigella recipe was called Barbecue Beef, though honestly, I'm going to call them Nigella's Sloppy Joes for the rest of life. I mean, what else would you call this?
What I really like about this recipe is how sneaky healthy it is: you start by processing celery, carrots, onions, and garlic. OK fine... and bacon too. Then you chuck the mush in the pot, add some brown sugar, the beef, and a mixture of canned tomatoes, tomato paste, bourbon, Worcestsershire sauce, and more brown sugar.
The result is super delicious and flavorful, without being too wet. Don't get me wrong, it's still a PITA to eat (forks and knives, children), but it lacks the heavy, syrupy sweetness of the canned equivalent. And while it is all from-scratch and stuff, it only took about a half an hour to make over all, and it was super easy.
Definitely going on the "to be made again" list. For reals.
More than a little excited for leftovers!
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