Zesty Sloppy Joes
This version of the favorite ground beef sandwich is livened up with jalapeno peppers and chili power.
Ingredients
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1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
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1 cup chopped onion
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 6-ounce can vegetable juice
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1/2 cup catsup
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1/2 cup water
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2 tablespoons no-calorie, heat-stable granular sugar substitute
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2 tablespoons chopped, canned jalapeno peppers (optional)
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1 tablespoon prepared mustard
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2 teaspoons chili powder
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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8 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted
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Shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (optional)
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Sweet pepper strips (optional)
Directions
1.
In a large skillet cook ground beef*, onion, and garlic until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain off fat. *TIP: You can substitute lean ground turkey (at least 93 percent lean, or 93/7) in place of ground beef.
2.
Meanwhile, in a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker combine vegetable juice, catsup, water, sugar substitute, jalapeno peppers (if desired), mustard, chili powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in meat mixture.
3.
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours. Spoon meat mixture onto bun halves. If desired, sprinkle with cheese and serve with sweet pepper strips. Makes 8 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 294, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Monounsaturated Fat 5 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 500 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g, Total Sugar 10 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Starch 2, Lean Meat 2, Fat .5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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