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Sophisto Joes
['1 (14 1/2-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice, drained', '1 large onion, chopped', '4 garlic cloves, finely chopped', '2 tablespoons unsalted butter', '1 medium carrot, finely chopped', '1 celery rib, finely chopped', '1 1/2 lb ground beef chuck', '1 tablespoon chili powder', '1 teaspoon ground cumin', '1/2 cup dry red wine', '2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce', '1 1/2 tablespoons packed brown sugar', '4 kaiser rolls', 'split']
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Purée tomatoes in a blender.
Cook onion and garlic in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add carrot, celery, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
Add beef and brown, stirring to break up lumps, 5 to 6 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add puréed tomatoes, wine, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar and boil, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and sandwich inside rolls.
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