Recipe credit
Oregon SNAP. OSU Extension Service
Ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped or shredded 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 pound lean ground meat (15% fat turkey, chicken or beef)
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (15 ounces) whole tomatoes, crushed
- 1 can (8 ounces) mushrooms or ½ pound chopped fresh mushrooms
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- 6 whole wheat buns, split in half to make 12
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Sauté onions, carrots, green bell pepper and ground meat in a 2 to 3 quart saucepan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
- Add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, mushrooms and barbecue sauce.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally.
- Toast buns if desired. Spoon sauce over bun halves. Serve open- faced.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Tips and variations
- Add your favorite fresh, canned or frozen chopped vegetables.
- Try whole wheat English muffins instead of buns.
Recipe video
Nutritional info
Calories
160
Total fat
5g
Saturated fat
1.5g
Cholesterol
25mg
Sodium
430mg
Total carbohydrates
20g
Dietary fiber
4g
Protein
10g
Total sugar
7g