Garden Sloppy Joes
These sloppy joes have a good amount of fiber from the vegetables used and are high in protein.
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Serves8 (1 sandwich each)
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Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 1 medium green pepper, diced
- 1 pound beef, lean, ground
- 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce no salt added
- 1 14.5-ounce can tomatoes, crushed no salt added
- 8 ounces mushrooms, chopped
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 8 medium hamburger buns, whole wheat
Directions
- Heat a medium nonstick saucepan over medium high heat.
- Add onion, carrots, green pepper, and ground beef. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, mushrooms and barbecue sauce. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Spoon sauce over buns and enjoy.
Recipe Tips
Top with cole slaw or shredded cabbage.
Use any type of ground meat in place of ground beef, such as turkey, chicken, or pork.
Use 93% lean or higher for a lean, lower fat option.
Nutrition Facts
Garden Sloppy Joes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
14%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 50mg
17%
Sodium 583mg
24%
Potassium 759mg
22%
Total Carbohydrates 51g
17%
Dietary Fiber 7g
28%
Sugars 10g
Protein 26g
52%
Vitamin A
29%
Vitamin C
37%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
10%
Iron
30%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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