Recipe: Veggie Sloppy Joe

This may not be Jeff Smith's, but maybe you can adapt it from memory. It sounds good.

VEGGIE SLOPPY JOE

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 c. shredded carrot
1/2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 c. chopped green peppers
1 (15 oz.) can Italian-style tomato
sauce
1/4 c. red wine or water
1 tbsp. sugar
Dash garlic powder
Sandwich buns
4 oz. Mozzarella cheese, sliced

In a large skillet, cook meat and Worcester shire sauce over medium heat until almost brown, drain off fat. Add carrot, mushrooms and green pepper. Continue to cook until meat is done and vegetables are crisp tender. Stir in
tomato sauce, wine, sugar and garlic powder. Cook and stir over medium heat, about 20 minutes or until sauce is thickened to serve. Spoon meat sauce in a sandwich bun, top with cheese. Makes 4 servings.