Sloppy Joes
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These Sloppy Joes are everything you could wish for in this crowd-pleasing sandwich--a rich, meaty filling smothered in tangy-sweet, thick tomato sauce that just refuses to stay inside the bun. You definitely need a fork and a few napkins to eat this mouthwatering meal!

Ingredients
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1 poundlean or extra-lean (90% lean or higher) ground beefsee savings

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1 mediumonion, diced (about 1-1/2 cups)see savings

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4 clovesgarlic, minced (about 4 tsp.)see savings

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11 jalapeno pepper, seeded and mincedsee savings

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1 mediumred bell pepper, seeded and diced (about 1 cup)see savings

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115.5-oz. can small red or pinto beans, preferably low-sodium, drained and rinsedsee savings

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1-1/2 cupsno-salt-added tomato saucesee savings

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2 tablespoonstomato pastesee savings

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1 tablespoonred wine vinegarsee savings

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1 tablespoonunsulfured molassessee savings

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1 tablespoonWorcestershire saucesee savings

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1 teaspoondry mustardsee savings

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3/4 teaspoonsaltsee savings

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Freshly ground black pepper to tastesee savings

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8whole-wheat burger bunssee savings

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Directions
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Brown the meat and onion in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, breaking up the meat into crumbles as it cooks. Pour the drippings out of the pan and discard. Add the garlic, jalapeno, and red pepper and cook 5 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Stir in the rest of the ingredients, except the buns, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
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Place a 12-cup scoop of the mixture onto each bun and serve.
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