Root Sloppy Joes

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb ground sirloin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup root
• 2/3 cup tomato sauce
• diced green chilis, to taste (1 to 3 tbsp)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup minced scallion
• 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. add the garlic and sauté 1 minute, just until fragrant.
• 2 add the beef and sauté, breaking up gently, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. stir in the chili powder, salt, and pepper add the root , tomato sauce, green chilies (if using), and worcestershire sauce.
• 3 bring to a lively simmer and cook about 15 minutes, stirring often, until thickened. stir in the scallions. pile rolls or buns. serve with sweet-potato chips and prepared coleslaw.