Root Beer Sloppy Joes

By dmrodolph

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb ground sirloin
• 1.5 tsp chili powder
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 cup root beer
• 2/3 cup tomato sauce
• canned diced green chilies to taste (1-3 tbsp)
• 1.5 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup minced scallions
• 4 potato rolls or hamburger buns

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute 1 minute, just until fragrant.

2. Add the beef and saute, breaking up gently , until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add the root beer, tomato sauce, green chilies, and Worcestershire sauce.

3. Bring to a lively simmer and cook about 15 minutes, stirring often, until thickened. Stir in the scallions. Pile onto rolls or buns.