Sophisto Joes
An elevated take on classic Sloppy Joes featuring ground beef simmered with red wine, vegetables, and warm spices in a rich tomato sauce. Served on kaiser rolls, this sophisticated version brings grown-up flavors to a childhood favorite.
Ingredients
- •1 can whole tomatoes
- •1 large onion
- •4 cloves garlic
- •2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- •1 medium carrot
- •1 rib celery
- •1½ lb ground beef chuck
- •1 tablespoon chili powder
- •1 teaspoon ground cumin
- •½ cup dry red wine
- •2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- •1½ tablespoons brown sugar
- •4 whole kaiser rolls
- •split
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Purée tomatoes in a blender.
3 min
- 2.
Cook onion and garlic in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add carrot, celery, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
10 min
- 3.
Add beef and brown, stirring to break up lumps, 5 to 6 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add puréed tomatoes, wine, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar and boil, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and sandwich inside rolls.
15 min
