6 mini brioche buns, or other sandwich rolls of your choosing
Sliced red onion, for serving
Directions
Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large stockpot. Add the onion, garlic, salt, pepper and beef and cook until the onion is softened and the meat is browned. Stir occasionally, making sure to crumble the beef.
Add the grated carrot, chili powder, sugar, oregano and red pepper then continue to cook for 2 minutes. Pour in the crushed tomatoes then bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium then cook for 10 more minutes.
Take 1 cup of the kidney beans and mash them in a shallow bowl with a potato masher or fork. Add both the mashed beans and the remaining whole beans to the pot then cook until cooked through, about 1-3 minutes.
Serve on the buns topped with sliced red onion.
Recipe by Lemon & Mocha at http://www.lemonandmocha.com/2014/10/22/almost-meatless-sloppy-joes/