Categories: Ground Beef, Hot Sandwich, Main Dish

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion , finely chopped
• 1 large carrot , minced
• 1 celery , minced
• 6 garlic cloves , minced
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 2 1/2 cups tomato puree
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 lbs ground round
• hamburger bun

Directions

1. Let a large skillet get heated over medium heat; add in the oil; then add in the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic; stir/saute 5-7 minutes or until softened.

2. Stir in the tomato paste, tomato puree, vinegar, molasses, and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a simmer.

3. Lower heat to low and let simmer gently for 45-60 minutes or until thickened and the flavors have melded.

4. Add in a little water if the sauce gets too thick or dry.

5. In another large skillet over med-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking the meat apart into small pieces; cook until the meat is no longer pink; drain.

6. Add the sauce to the meat and simmer over med-low for at least 10 minutes or until the flavors blend.

7. Serve by spooning ½ cup of the filling over half a toasted hamburger bun and topping with the other half.

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