Guy Fieri’s Sloppy Joes with Maui Onion Rings

For the Sloppy Joes:
1. In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat the oil. Add the peppers and onions and cook for 5 minutes or until softened.

2. Add the beef and Italian sausage and cook thoroughly. Break up the meat while cooking. One the meat is complete, add the garlic and stir. I did not drain the grease but if there is a lot of grease, go ahead and drain some of that excess grease out.

3. Stir in the wine and the remaining ingredients (except the rolls). Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, until mixture thickens. I would allow it to simmer as long as possible. The longer the better.

4. Serve on rolls with onion rings/straws.

For the onion rings/straws:
1. In a medium heavy-bottomed pot, heat the oil to 350ºF.

2. Whisk together the eggs and milk in a medium bowl. Mix the flour, cayenne, paprika, garlic powder, and salt in another.

3. I cut the onions as rings but you can cut them as half-moons. Soak the onions slices in the egg-milk mixture for 10 minutes. Shake off the excess liquid and dredge them in the flour. Add them to the oil and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove and turn to paper towels. Repeat with the remaining onion slices.

Recipe adapted from Guy Fieri.