Sloppy Garden Joes

A sandwich that’s hearty and healthy? Count us in.

Servings

30 minutes

Total Time

$0.75

Cost per serving *

Temperature:	Medium-high heat
Serving size:	1/2 bun and 3/4 cup sloppy joe mixture
Prep time:	10 minutes
Cook time:	20 minutes
Total time:	30 minutes
Equipment:	Cutting board Large frying pan Can opener
Utensils:	Knife Spatula or mixing spoon Measuring cups and spoons

* Cost and availability of recipe ingredients may vary across different regions of Ohio. Cost per serving information should be used as a general guide when considering recipe cost.

Nutrition Facts

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil OR vegetable oil

1 onion, diced

1 carrot, finely shredded

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 pound lean (85% or leaner) ground beef

1 8 ounce can tomato sauce OR 1 cup jar tomato sauce

1 15 ounce can no salt added crushed tomatoes, drained

1 8 ounce can mushrooms, drained, rinsed, and patted dry OR 1 cup fresh mushrooms, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

1/4 cup barbecue sauce

1 clove garlic, minced OR 1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

6 whole wheat buns, split in half

Optional Toppings: sliced red onion, pickle slices, shredded carrots, chopped parsley or cilantro

Instructions

Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, tops of cans, and produce.
In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and green pepper. Sauté until produce begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
To same pan, add ground beef. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, break meat into small pieces. Cook meat with vegetables for an additional 5 minutes. Stir continuously until no pink remains and meat is cooked thoroughly.
Add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, mushrooms, barbecue sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cover frying pan and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Uncover and cook for an additional 3 minutes or until thick.
Serve open-faced on toasted or plain whole wheat buns. Add optional toppings if desired.