Sloppy Joes

8 hamburger buns
1.25 lbs lean ground beef
1/8 tsp pepper
1 1/2 C shredded carrots
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 C mushrooms, chopped
1 tbsp red wine
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
15 oz tomato Sauce
12 oz tomato paste
1/2 C sweet potato puree

In a large skillet brown meat over medium heat. Season with pepper. Add carrot, onion, garlic, bell pepper, mushrooms red wine and worcestershire sauce. Cook for 10 minutes or until onions become transparent. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste and sweet potato puree, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Toast hamburger buns and place about 1/2 cup of sloppy joe mix on each bun.

(Inspired by Skinny Sloppy Joes, by Ginas Skinny Recipes)