Sophisto Joes

• 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

1. Puree tomatoes in a blender.
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.
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 pureed 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.

tomatoes, onion, garlic, unsalted butter, carrot, celery, ground beef chuck, chili powder, ground cumin, red wine, worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, kaiser rolls

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sophisto-joes-240266 (may not work)