Mississippi Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 ounce packet ranch seasoning mix
• 1 ounce packet dry au jus seasoning mix
• 1/2 cup chopped pepperoncini peppers
• 2 tablespoons brine, or more to taste
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 6 burger buns

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add chopped onion and cook until softened.
3. Add ground beef and cook until browned and crumbled.
4. Stir in half a pack of ranch seasoning and half a pack of au jus mix.
5. Add chopped pepperoncinis, brine, and water.
6. Add ground black pepper and stir.
7. Add ketchup and stir to combine.
8. Let the mixture simmer for about five to ten minutes until thickened.