Shortcut Sloppy Joes

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 carrots, grated
• 1 small yellow onion, grated
• One 15-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
• 2 cooked burgers (3 ounces each), crumbled
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 soft sandwich buns

1. Heat the olive oil in a 4-quart pot over medium-low heat until shimmering, 1 to 2 minutes.
2. Add the carrots and onions.
3. Saute, stirring a few times, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes, being careful not to burn the onions.
4. Add the tomatoes, meat, sugar, tomato paste, paprika, Worcestershire sauce and cinnamon.
5. Stir in 1/2 cup of water.
6. Increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil.
7. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Reduce the heat to a simmer.
9. Cook until the meat and carrots are tender, 20 to 25 minutes,.
10. To serve, lay the bottom of the buns onto a platter, or onto individual dishes.
11. Spoon an even amount of filling on top, and cover with the bun tops.

olive oil, carrots, yellow onion, tomatoes, burgers, brown sugar, tomato paste, paprika, worcestershire sauce, ground cinnamon, salt, buns

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/shortcut-sloppy-joes.html (may not work)