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Almost Meatless Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 cup finely chopped white onion

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

6 ounces ground sirloin

1/2 cup grated carrot

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

2 cups canned crushed tomatoes

1- 15 oz. can dark red kidney beans, rinsed, drained, and divided

4- 2 oz. whole-wheat sandwich rolls, split and toasted

4- 1/4 inch-thick red onion slices, separated into rings

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, and beef to pan; cook 5 minutes or until meat is browned and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally to crumble beef.
Add carrot, chili powder, sugar, oregano, and red pepper; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook 10 mintures or until thickened and carrot is tender, stirring occasionally.
Partially mash 1 cup beans with a fork or potato masher. Add mashed beans and remaining whole beans to pan; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Spoon 1 cup bean mixture onto bottom half of each roll; top each serving with 1 red onion slice and top half of roll. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 sandwich).