Root Beer Sloppy Joes

From Paranting magazine, September 2010.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  lb  ground sirloin
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons chili powder
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  cup  root beer
• 2⁄3 cup tomato sauce
•  diced green chilis, to taste (1 to 3 Tbsp)
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 cup  minced scallion
• 4  whole-wheat  hamburger buns

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté 1 minute, just until fragrant.
2. Add the beef and sauté, 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 (if using), 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. Serve with sweet-potato chips and prepared coleslaw.