Sloppy Joes

15–17 min

4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
  • 1 pkg Sloppy Joe Seasoning
  • 1 1⁄2 cups water
  • 1 can (5.5 oz/156 ml) tomato paste
  • 4 buns, split and toasted, optional

Preparation

  1. In Sauté Pan, brown beef over medium-high heat, 5–7 min. Use Ground Meat Separator to break up chunks.
  2. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in seasoning, water, and tomato paste. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 min. Spoon over buns, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 290, Fat 12 g (Saturated 4.5 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 340 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g (Fiber 5 g, Sugars 3 g), Protein 26 g.

Tips

Replace meat with 1 can (19 oz/540 ml) lentils, drained and rinsed. Combine as above and simmer for 5 min. Slash carbs and serve in lettuce cups instead of buns.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 1 cup mixed veggies and 1 small bun.