Sweet and Easy Sloppy Joes

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Ingredients 8
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
  • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 3 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon maple-flavored syrup or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 whole-wheat burger buns, split

Steps

  • 1
    In 8-inch nonstick skillet, cook ground beef, bell pepper, onion and garlic powder over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked and vegetables are tender; drain.
  • 2
    Stir in ketchup, syrup and Worcestershire sauce. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered 2 minutes. Spoon mixture into buns.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich
Calories
250
Calories from Fat
60
Total Fat
6g
10%
Saturated Fat
2g
11%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
35mg
12%
Sodium
800mg
33%
Potassium
490mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
35g
12%
Dietary Fiber
3g
13%
Sugars
18g
Protein
15g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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