Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes

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Lower the fat content in this popular sandwich by using ground chicken or turkey breast instead of the typical ground beef. Chile peppers and chili powder add a little heat.

$Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes$

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Total Time: 25 mins

Servings: 6 (1 roll and 1/2 cup filling) sandwiches.

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Ingredients

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2 teaspoons cooking oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium green sweet pepper, chopped
1/2 cup fresh or frozen whole kernel corn
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 fresh jalapeno chile pepper, seeded (if desired) and finely chopped*
1 pound uncooked ground chicken breast or turkey breast
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
3/4 cup ketchup
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
6 whole grain sandwich-style rolls
Dill pickle slices (optional)

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Directions

In a very large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, sweet pepper, corn, garlic, and jalapeno pepper. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in chicken or turkey, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes more or until chicken or turkey is no longer pink. Stir in ketchup and Worcestershire sauce; heat through.

Divide mixture among rolls. If desired, top with pickle slices. Makes 6 (1 roll and 1/2 cup filling) sandwiches.

Note

Because chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with them as much as possible. When working with chile peppers, wear plastic or rubber gloves. If your bare hands do touch the peppers, wash your hands and nails well with soap and warm water.

Nutrition information

Calories 280, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Sodium 644 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 23 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1, Starch 2, Fat .5. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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How to Make Sloppy Joes

From hamburgers to meatloaf, casseroles to meatballs, ground beef has long been a staple of American home cooking, in large part because it's more affordable than other types and cuts of meat. So it's no wonder that somewhere along the line, someone invented sloppy joes -- deliciously messy sandwiches made with ground beef in a tomato-based sauce that can range from mild to spicy -- as a means of stretching the amount of beef they had on hand to feed a few more.

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