Sloppy Garden Joes
A sandwich that’s hearty and healthy? Count us in.
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
Equipment & Utensils
- Cutting board
- Large frying pan
- Can opener
- Knife
- Spatula or mixing spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
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.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
1/2 bun and 3/4 cup sloppy joe mixture
Per serving
Amount
Calories
170
Total Fat
8g
Sodium
180mg
Total Carbohydrate
16g
Protein
10g
