Sloppy Joes

Show: Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger Episode: Down the Line

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

1 pound extra-lean ground beef
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno, minced
1 red pepper, diced
1 can small red beans or pinto beans, preferably low sodium drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups no-salt-added tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon mustard powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
8 whole-wheat burger buns

Directions

Brown the meat and the onion in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, breaking up the meat into crumbles as it cooks. Pour the drippings out of the pan and discard. Add the garlic, jalapeno, and red pepper and cook 5 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Stir in the rest of the ingredients, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes more. Place a half-cup scoop of the mixture onto each bun and serve.

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Niki Richmond, VA 11-13-2009
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Delicious (and healthy)!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love these sloppy joes. My boyfriend requests them on almost a weekly basis. I have made them with ground beef, ground... chicken and even soy crumbles. I never have molasses on hand so I always omit it. To make them a little saltier, I use one can of regular tomato sauce and one can of no salt added and they come out perfect!Read more
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Mich Menlo Park, CA 10-26-2009
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Good but not great
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I loved all the veggies and beans (vs. my Mom's all beef extravaganza growing up) - but I found the recipe to be somewhat... bland, a little runny, and too acidic. I definitely will try again with some modifications: less bell pepper, no vinegar, more tomato paste, less sauce (or find a thicker sauce - Trader Joe's just doesn't cut it sometimes). I think for all the seasonings, you can afford to go a little heavier. And I'd also simmer a bit longer at the end - any other tips for a thicker sauce?Read more
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Bryce Prairie Village, KS 10-18-2009
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This Recipe ROCKS!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My family just loves these sloppy joes! They are so yummy and so easy. I add about 10 jalapeno seeds to give it a little... kick. Its hard to believe this is "healthy" when it tastes so good!Read more
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Stephanie Houston, TX 10-08-2009
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Quick Weeknight Dinner
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this recipe several times and agree that it does need a bit more salt to finish it. I always use ground turkey... instead of beef, and the last time I made it I used a finely chopped chipotle in adobo instead of the jalepeno- it added a wonderful smokiness to complement the sweetness. I have also never used molasses but use 2 tablespoons Grade B pure maple syrup instead- and have had no complaints!Read more
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Tiffany Boise, ID 10-05-2009
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We love this recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My family devours these every time! We love this rendition of a sloppy. Thanks Ellie for giving us healthy versions of great... American classics! Read more
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Andrew Steamboat, CO 10-01-2009
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Pretty good for a quick recipe
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

For a quick recipe, this one is definitely above average. I noticed reviewers with issues where they apparently didn't have... the experience to ad lib at the end. For example, it needs more salt to bring out the flavors. I added garlic salt at the end, but another idea was to use soy sauce vs. worchester sauce. Either way, but it needs a little more salt. I added an extra jalapeno also. Mine was not runny, but this would happen if you don't drain the beans well as directed. Needs to cook about 30 min. vs 15 min. too. It's a keeper once you adapt it, and healthier than the jar from the store.Read more