Garden sloppy joes

Two buns with cooked veggies and meat and sauce
Recipe credit

Oregon SNAP. OSU Extension Service

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About this recipe

Serves
6 Sandwiches
Serving size
1/2 Bun
Time to make
10 minutes preparation; 20 minutes cook time
Special criteria

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

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Sauté onions, carrots, green bell pepper and ground meat in a 2 to 3 quart saucepan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
  3. Add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, mushrooms and barbecue sauce.
  4. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally.
  5. Toast buns if desired. Spoon sauce over bun halves. Serve open- faced.
  6. 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.

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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