Sloppy Joe On A Burger Bun

Recipe courtesy of Gourmet

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 can whole tomatoes, drained (14 1/2 oz.)
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 1/2 lbs ground beef chuck
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
4 kaiser rolls, split

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Method:

Puree tomatoes in a blender. Cook onions and garlic in butter in aa heavy skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until onion begins to brown, 4-5 minutes. Add carrot, celery and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables are softened, 4-5 minutes.

Add beef and brown, stirring to break up lumps, 5-6 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salat and 3/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes.

Add pureed tomatoes, wine, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar and boil, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened, about 6 minutes.

Season to taste with addtional salt and pepper and serve hot on a kaiser roll.