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Sophisto Joes

By

Ian Knauer

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Rate this recipe 4.4/5 (14 Votes)
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Ingredients

  • 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice, drained
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
  • 1 celery rib, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 lb 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 packed brown sugar
  • 4 kaiser rolls, split

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from epicurious.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation

Purée tomatoes in a blender.

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.

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.

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