Super Sloppy Joe Sandwiches

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Ingredients

• 1 pound ground round

1 1/4 cups chopped green bell pepper

1 1/4 cups chopped celery

1 cup chopped onion

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup water

1 cup ketchup

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon paprika

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds

1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

1 (8-ounce) package presliced mushrooms, chopped

6 (2-ounce) Kaiser rolls or hamburger buns, toasted

Preparation

1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook 3 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Add bell pepper, celery, onion, and garlic; cook 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in water and next 10 ingredients (through mushrooms); bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken, stirring occasionally. Spoon 2/3 cup meat mixture onto bottom half of each roll; cover with top half of roll.

Cooking Light
NOVEMBER 2004