Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

Ingredients (14)

• 1 pound extra-firm tofu, drained, pressed, and crumbled (or 1 pound ground beef if you insist)
• 2 Tablespoons neutral oil, like grape seed oil or canola oil
• 1/2 white onion, diced
• 1 cup carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 red pepper, diced
• 1 Cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 Cup ketchup
• 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (remember to use vegetarian Worcestershire sauce if you want this to be *truly vegetarian)
• 2 Teaspoons whole cumin seeds, toasted lightly or 1 Teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 Teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper