Fresh List Recipes

Honey Joes – by Misty Mountain Honey

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Mark Johns, our longest running ‘never missed a day of market’ vendor! Tell him hi and thank him for his loyalty to our market.

Recipe provided by Mark Johns of Misty Mountain Honey, our wonderful bee keeper who has never missed a day of market since we opened in 2004!  Use this with our Gradwohl’s beef, it promises to be delicious.

Honey Joes

Makes 4 servings

  • 1/4 cup chopped onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup grated carrots
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 lb. ground turkey or beef
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 Tablespoons water
  • 1 Tablespoon vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

In a large pan over medium heat, sauté onions, celery and carrots in oil until soft. Stir in turkey; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until turkey is browned and crumbly. Stir in remaining ingredients, except seasonings and hamburger buns. Simmer, covered, 3 to 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide mixture evenly between hamburger buns to serve.