Almost Meatless Sloppy Joes

Found this recipe in the May 2010 issue of Cooking Light. Instead of ground beef, we substituted ground bison. It's a little leaner and far more sustainable.

Almost Meatless Sloppy Joes

2 tbs olive oil
1/2 Cup finely chopped white onion
1 tbsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
6 oz ground sirloin
1/2 cup grated carrot
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
2 Cups canned crushed tomato (I used fire-roasted for more flavor)
1 Can (15 oz) red beans, rinsed, drained, and divided (I substituted kidney beans)
Sandwich rolls, split and toasted

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, and beef to pan; cook 5 minutes or until meat is browned and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally to crumble meat.

2. Add carrot, chili powder, sugar, oregano, and red pepper; cook 2 minutes, sitrring occasionally. Sir in tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook 10 minutes or until thickened and carrot is tender, stirring occasionally.

3. Partially mash 1 Cup beans with a fork or potato masher. Add mashed beans and remaining whole beans to pan; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Spoon 1 cup bean mixture onto bottom half of sandwich roll.