Root Beer Sloppy Joes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb ground sirloin
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup root beer
2/3 cup tomato sauce
diced green chilis, to taste (1 to 3 Tbsp)
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup minced scallion
4 whole-wheat hamburger buns

Preparation

Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute 1 minute, just until fragrant.
Add the beef and saute, breaking up gently, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chili powder, salt, and pepper Add the root beer, tomato sauce, green chilies (if using), and Worcestershire sauce.
Bring to a lively simmer and cook about 15 minutes, stirring often, until thickened. Stir in the scallions. Pile onto rolls or buns. Serve with sweet-potato chips and prepared coleslaw.