Flavorful Sloppy Joes

Name: Flavorful Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 2 tablespoons chopped onion; 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard; 1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 hamburger buns, split

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min. YIELD: 2 servings.

Do you like sloppy joes but not all the leftovers? This recipe makes just enough for two hearty sandwiches. The sauce level in the meat mixture is low, making it a little less messy to eat on a bun.

Ingredients

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1/2 cup ketchup
1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 hamburger buns, split

Directions

1. In a small skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
2. Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 379 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 1112mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable.

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