Sloppy Joes with Maui Onion Straws

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4 tablespoons canola oil

3/4 cup diced red bell pepper

3/4 cup diced green bell pepper

1 cup diced red onion

1 pound ground beef (80/20)

1 pound ground pork

6 cloves garlic, minced (2 tablespoons)

1/4 cup red wine

3 tablespoons light brown sugar

1 tablespoon jalapeno, seeded, deveined, diced

1 tablespoon paprika

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon dry mustard

12 ounces canned tomato sauce

6 ounces tomato paste

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 

8 Kaiser rolls or quality hamburger buns, toasted

Maui onion straws, for serving, recipe follows

Maui Onion Straws:

2 eggs

1 cup milk

4 cups flour

2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

2 teaspoons paprika

2 teaspoons garlic powder

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 

2 large Maui onions or similar sweet onion

Canola oil, for frying