Healthy Sloppy Joes
With a delicious tangy flavor, these healthy Sloppy Joes are sure to please any crowd—that is, if you don't want to keep it all to yourself! This rich, smoky sandwich melts in your mouth and fits right into a healthy nutrition plan. I call that a win-win!
Servings: 4
Calories: 439kcal
Equipment
- skillet
- oven
Ingredients
For the Joe's
- 1 lb extra lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small white onion finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- salt & pepper to taste
For the Sauce
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
For the Sandwich
- 4 whole wheat buns
- 4 slices slices provolone or swiss cheese
Instructions
- Add sauce ingredients to a small bow. Stir well and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion, and pepper. Saute for about 5 mins.
- Add the beef to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook meat completely, until there is no pink.
- Add the sauce to the skillet as well. Stir well.
- Reduce the heat to low and put on a lid. Let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the sauce is thickened.
- Add the slices of cheese to the top of the sloppy joe mixture and let them melt, about 2 minutes.
- Optional: Open buns and lay on a baking sheet in the oven to toast.
- Scoop sloppy joe mixture to the buns & enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 688mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1241IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg