sit for about 30 minutes<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nSelect Saut\u00e9 to preheat your Instant Pot. When it\u2019s hot, add 1 tablespoon oil. Add the diced onion and the remaining baking soda and stir to coat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next add the beef<\/strong>. Cook until the beef is browned and crumbled. Add the spice mixture<\/strong> and stir until the spices are well combined, about a minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAdd the beef broth<\/strong> and scrape any browned bits up from the bottom of the pot. Make sure the ground beef is distributed evenly on the bottom of the pot. Pour in the tomato mixture and do NOT stir.<\/strong> Lock the lid in place. Select High Pressure with a 20 minute cook time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nWhen the cook time ends, turn off the pressure cooker. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then finish releasing the pressure with a quick release. When the valve drops, carefully remove the lid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stir in the red wine vinega<\/strong>r. Then use a potato masher to mash the beef into small bits, about 1 minute. Select Saut\u00e9 again and cook the sauce for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, to reduce it slightly. <\/p>\n\n\n\nMeanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold wat<\/strong>er until smooth. Add the cornstarch slurry to the pot, stirring constantly until the Sloppy Joe mixture thickens, about 1 minute. Season to taste with additional salt, sugar, and vinegar. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen you\u2019re ready to serve, scoop heaping spoonfuls on toasted sandwich buns. Top with pickles, if you like, and serve immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nImportant Tips for Making a Tender Sloppy Joe Sauce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Tossing the beef with baking soda before you start cooking<\/strong> helps keep the beef tender and juicy as it cooks under pressure. You\u2019ll also add baking soda to the skillet with the onion when it starts cooking. This helps the onion break down so the flavor infuses into the entire dish. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you decide to use 90% lean ground beef, expect it to be a little less tender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember that the mixture will thicken as it cools! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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