Thursday, March 10, 2011

Homemade Sloppy Joes

Here's the recipe: (serves 4: 272 calories per serving)

92/8 Ground Beef - 1 lb
Red pepper - .25 Cup diced
Red Onion - .2 Cup diced
Ketchup (Try No High fructose corn syrup) - 1 Cup
Dill Sandwich Stuffers - 3 Slices minced
Spicy mustard - 2 tsp
Worcestershire - 1Tbsp
Cayenne - 1/4 -1/2 tsp (your preference)
Brown Sugar - .5 Tbsp
Red wine vinegar - .5 Tbsp
Tomato paste - 1 Tbsp
Extra Virgin olive oil - 1 Tbsp
Salt and pepper to taste

Saute onions and peppers in olive oil over medium heat in skillet. When softened add ground beef and cayenne, salt, pepper, and worcestershire. Just brown the meat and add ketchup, tomato paste, mustard, red wine vinegar. Mix together well. Then add brown sugar and pickles. Cover and simmer for about 5-10 minutes on low. Serve on a bun or just along side a handful of your favorite baked chips and fruit for a fun family dinner.

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