Cabbage Sloppy Joes

Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 10 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Nov. 22, 2023
"Many friends think these tangy sandwiches are regular sloppy joes," relates Darlene Brenden of Salem, Oregon. "The crunchy cabbage is a delicious and healthy way to stretch the number of servings."

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1-1/2 cups finely shredded cabbage
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 celery rib, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Dash pepper
  • 8 sandwich rolls, split

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook the beef, cabbage, onion, celery and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, lemon juice, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until cabbage is tender. Spoon 1/2 cup onto each roll.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 365 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 1085mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein.