Sloppy Garden Joes
A sandwich that’s hearty and healthy? Count us in.
![Sloppy Garden Joes](/img/51a31591-b4d9-40ab-bc90-1aa9e9e269f4/Sloppy-Garden-Joe.jpg?fm=png&crop=3000%2C2000%2C0%2C0&w=960)
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 |
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.
Ingredients
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What goes in Sloppy Garden Joes?
![Red Bell Pepper](/img/7148dbbf-56bb-4f70-a93c-54ad05b09931/red-bell-pepper.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
![Carrots](/img/898ad10f-b74f-46ef-b9fd-2338bbefc30b/Carrots.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
![Chopped Onions](/img/883e2ad8-30ce-487b-acee-5f80a60310ba/Chopped_Onions.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
![Canned Crushed Tomatoes](/img/22fddec8-e24c-499b-b6e4-b574af6d8830/Canned_Crushed_Tomatoes.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
![Mushrooms](/img/24b83098-9681-475b-9508-ffe3dfed2a30/Mushrooms.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
![Lean Ground Beef](/img/8f36b41c-74a1-47d6-ad49-836dbbd7843b/groundbeef.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)