EatingWell Sloppy Joes

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Our version of the classic, convenience dinner is sure to please the whole family, even with the added fresh vegetables. Make It a Meal: Serve with roasted potato wedges and steamed beans.

Servings: 8 servings, generous 1/2 cup filling each
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Health: Low Calorie, High Fiber, Low Sat Fat, Low Sodium, High Potassium, Heart Healthy


Ingredients:

12 ounces 90%-lean ground beef
1 each large onion , finely diced
2 cups finely chopped cremini mushrooms (about 4 ounces)
5 each plum tomatoes , diced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup chili sauce , such as Heinz
1/4 cup ketchup
8 each whole-wheat hamburger buns , toasted if desired


Steps:

1: Crumble beef into a large nonstick skillet; cook over medium heat until it starts to sizzle, about 1 minute. Add onion and mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the vegetables are soft and the moisture has evaporated, 8 to 10 minutes.

2: Add tomatoes and flour; stir to combine. Stir in water, vinegar, chili sauce and ketchup and bring to a simmer, stirring often. Reduce heat to a low simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened and the onion is very tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve warm on buns.

Nutrition: (Per serving) Calories - 237 Carbohydrates - 34 Fat - 6 Saturated Fat - 2 Monounsaturated Fat - 2 Protein - 14 Cholesterol - 15 Dietary Fiber - 5 Potassium - 0 Sodium - 438 Nutrition Bonus - Selenium (36 daily value), Zinc (20 dv), Iron (15 dv), Vitamin C (15 dv).

The filling will keep in the freezer for up to 1 month.