Number of servings: 6 sandwiches

Time for preparation (including preparation & cooking): 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped or shredded
  • 1 green 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 1/2 pound chopped fresh mushrooms
  • 1⁄4 cup barbecue sauce
  • 6 whole wheat buns, split in half to make 12

Directions

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

Notes

  • Add your favorite fresh, canned or frozen chopped vegetables.
  • Try whole wheat English muffins instead of buns. 

Recipe & Photo Source: https://www.foodhero.org/recipes/garden-sloppy-joes