Sloppy Joes with Lentils
This is a great dish when friends are coming over. With both ground beef and lentils, these sandwiches are extra hearty.—Paul Noetzel, Grafton, Wisconsin6-8 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Cook: 1 hour
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 cups water
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 6 to 8 hamburger buns, split
Directions
- In a skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat
- is no longer pink; drain. Add the water, tomato sauce, lentils,
- ketchup, vinegar, mustard and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat;
- cover and simmer for 60-70 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Serve on buns. Yield: 6-8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 272 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 38 mg cholesterol, 517 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 18 g protein.
Wine: Light-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir.