Almost Meatless Sloppy Joes |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is my adaptation of a Cooking Light recipe that follows my approach to healthy eating to a T . Meat is too delicious for me to become a vegetarian but I am trying to eat way more vegetables than meat. This recipe delivers on that and tastes fantastic. I bet you'll never miss the additional meat! Note: when I made it I doubled the recipe (makes great leftovers) and used 1 can of vegetarian baked beans (for a nice sweetness, this was the can I mashed) and 1 can of kidney beans, which I left whole. I love making my own burger buns with my bread machine and this recipe is so easy and the results taste terrific: Whole Wheat Hamburger and Hot Dog Buns (Bread Machine) . Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped |
1 tablespoon garlic, minced |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 ground black pepper |
6 ounces ground sirloin |
1/2 cup grated carrot |
2 teaspoons chili powder |
1 teaspoon brown sugar |
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano |
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper |
2 cups canned crushed tomatoes |
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can low-sodium red beans, rinsed, drained, and divided |
4 whole-wheat sandwich buns, split and toasted |
4 red onions, slices 1/4-inch thick, separated into rings |
Directions:
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, and beef to pan; cook 5 minutes or until meat is browned and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally to crumble beef.
2. Add carrot, chili powder, sugar, oregano, and red pepper; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook 10 minutes or until thickened and carrot is tender, stirring occasionally.
3. Partially mash 1 cup beans with a fork or potato masher. Add mashed beans and remaining whole beans to pan; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Spoon 1 c bean mixture onto bottom half of each roll; top each serving with 1 red onion slice and top half of roll.
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