RCI-SW.002.0105.001
Southwestern Sloppy Joes
Original recipe Source: Diabetic Cooking Magazine Submitted by: dlife 9 Servings
Prep15 min
Cook35 min
Total50 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- lean ground beef round1 pound
- 1 cup
- ¼ cup
- ¼ cup
- (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies1 canundrained
- (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce1 can
- 4 teaspoons
- ½ teaspoon
- ¼ teaspoon
- wheat hamburger buns9 whole
Method
1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the lean ground beef round, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon and cooking until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
2
Drain excess fat from the skillet if needed, then add the chopped onion and chopped celery, stirring frequently until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
3
Pour the water into the skillet to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.
4
Add the can of diced tomatoes and green chilies (undrained) and the can of no-salt-added tomato sauce to the beef mixture, stirring well to combine.
5
Stir in the brown sugar, ground cumin, and salt, mixing thoroughly until all ingredients are incorporated.
6
Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly and flavors meld.
7
Lightly toast the wheat hamburger buns if desired for improved texture and flavor.
8
Spoon the Southwestern sloppy joe mixture generously onto each toasted bun and serve immediately.