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Sloppy Joes

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Ready In: 20 minutes
Serves: 6
Dairy-freeLow Added Sugar

Try this tasty version of the traditional Sloppy Joe sandwich.

What you'll need

Large skillet

Ingredients

Serves 6
1/2 cup Yellow Onion chopped
1/2 cup Green Bell Pepper chopped
1 cup Mushrooms chopped
1 pound Ground Beef 90% lean
1 cup Barbeque Sauce low sugar and low sodium if possible
1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/4 teaspoon Dried Thyme
6 Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns

Directions

1.Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2.Add onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, and beef.
3.Cook, stirring to break up beef, until vegetables are soft and beef is browned.
4.Stir in barbecue sauce and remaining ingredients.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until heated throughout, about 15 minutes.
6.Spoon ½ cup of the beef mixture on each roll. Eat open-faced or as a sandwich.

Chef's Tips

Ground turkey can be substituted if 90% lean ground beef isn't available.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 0.50 cup

Serving Per Container 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 332
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.7 g10%
Saturated Fat 3.6 g18%
Sodium 733 mg32%
Total Carbohydrate 45 g16%
Dietary Fiber 3 g11%
Protein 22 g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

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