Ingredients for Cooking Light Sloppy Joes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90/10 recommended)
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- Tomato Paste
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Chili Powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Dried Oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Your favorite rolls or slider buns
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How to Make Cooking Light Sloppy Joes
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped, to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add 1 pound lean ground beef (90/10 recommended). Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 7-10 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have melded.
- Serve on your favorite rolls or slider buns. Garnish with extra chopped onion or a sprinkle of paprika if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
76 g
Sugar
44g
Fat
36g
Carbs
26g
