Sophisto Joes

Ingredients for Sophisto Joes

• 1 (400g) 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

• 675g beef mince chuck

• 1 tablespoon chilli powder

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 120ml dry red wine

• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

• 1 1/2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

• 4 kaiser rolls, split

How to make Sophisto Joes

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 teaspoons 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 chilli powder, cumin, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 3/4 teaspoons 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.

Disclaimer

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