Unsloppy Joes

The filling - kidney beans and lots of celery, carrots, green pepper tomatoes, and onions flavored with chili pepper and vinegar. When this is hot and savory, spoon into hollowed out Kaiser rolls and dig in.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 204 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ½ cup chopped celery
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• ½ cup chopped carrots
• 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
• 8 kaiser rolls

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery, carrot, green pepper, and garlic: saute until tender. Stir in tomatoes, chili powder, tomato paste, vinegar, and pepper. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in kidney beans, and cook an additional 5 minutes.

Step 3

Cut a 1/4 inch slice off the top of each kaiser roll; set aside. Hollow out the center of each roll, leaving about 1/2 inch thick shells; reserve the inside of rolls for other uses.

Step 4

Spoon bean mixture evenly into rolls and replace tops. Serve immediately.