Honey Joes

YIELD: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chopped onions

  • 1/4 cup chopped celery

  • 1/4 cup grated carrots

  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil

  • 1 lb. ground beef or turkey

  • 1/2 cup tomato paste

  • 1/4 cup honey

  • 3 tbsp. water

  • 1 tbsp. vinegar

  • 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder

  • 4 hamburger buns

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a large pan over medium heat, sauté onions, celery and carrots in oil until soft.

Stir in beef or turkey; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until meat is browned and crumbly.

Stir in remaining ingredients, except salt, pepper and hamburger buns.

Simmer, covered, 3 to 5 minutes.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Divide mixture evenly between hamburger buns to serve.