Sweet and Sloppy Joe

  2.0 – 1 reviews  • Main Dish
[DRAFT]
Total: 35 min
Cook: 35 min
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  1. 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
  2. 1 cup diced bell peppers (red, green, yellow or orange)
  3. 1/2 cup chopped onion
  4. 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  5. 1/2 cup water
  6. 1/2 cup dark or golden raisins
  7. 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
  8. 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  9. 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
  10. Toppings (optional):
  11. Chopped mango, chopped jalapeno, chopped tomato, chopped fresh cilantro, sliced green onion, shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. 1) Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef, bell pepper and onion; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking beef into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove drippings. 2) Stir in tomato sauce, water, raisins, ancho chili powder and oregano; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered, 15 to 18 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally. 3) Evenly divide beef mixture on bottom half of each bun. Garnish with toppings, as desired; close sandwiches.Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Ground Beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160F. Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 493
Total Fat 26 g
Saturated Fat 9 g
Carbohydrates 42 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Sugar 18 g
Protein 26 g
Cholesterol 81 mg
Sodium 585 mg

 

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