Grown-Up Sloppy Joes

The recipe called for cremini mushrooms, but I happened to have porcini mushrooms on hand and it was still very delicious. You could use artisan rolls and up the ante on the grown-up flavors even more.

1 tablespoon olive oil
12 oz ground sirloin
8 oz chopped cremini mushrooms (fresh or dried and reconstituted)
1 cup finely chopped onions (use shallots for a sweeter flavor)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, dried would be fine but will lack to umph of fresh
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon molasses (I used brown sugar because I dislike molasses)
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to coat pan.
2. Add beef and brown until cooked through, about 4 minutes, breaking up large chunks as it cooks
3. Add mushrooms, onions and garlic, saute until onions are soft.
4. Add tomato paste and mix well.
5. Add remaining ingredients and cook until mushrooms are tender.


**Recipe Courtesy of CookingLight.com**