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Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is NOT safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"Sacred cows make the best hamburger."
-Mark Twain, Author
The refrigerator light goes on...
I love Sloppy Joes. It's one of those comfort foods that's cheap, easy to make and it can be really good for you. Choose lean ground beef, fresh veggies and these simple spices rather than getting your Sloppy Joe out of a can or a seasoning packet. Lower in fat and salt, with a fresh homemade taste, this recipe won't take much longer than the "instant" mixes.
Ground Beef
I don't buy ground beef very much and don't use it in very many of my recipes. I generally prefer to choose a cut of beef that is leaner and grind it myself using the food processor. This lets me control the amount of fat because I am able to trim the beef as lean as possible before grinding. If you are going to buy ground beef, purchase the leanest you can find. The more red looking it is, the better, because the higher fat content will make the ground beef look pinker.
I find it funny that sellers are allowed to label their beef 80% lean or 90% lean. You have to subtract this from 100 to get the fat content (20% fat for the 80% lean ground beef). Most groceries carry 90% lean and even higher now, and this is your best choice. It might be labeled "Extra Lean" (see 10 Things You Need to Know About Reading Food Labels for an explanation of the meanings of Lean and Extra Lean).
4 ounces extra lean ground beef = 153 calories, 5 g fat, 2 g sat fat, 2 g mono fat, 24 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates, 74 mg sodium, 69 mg cholesterol, Vitamin K 0 mcg
Sloppy Joes
Servings = 4 | Serving size =about 1 1/2 cups Sloppy Joe on a bun
Cooking Time = 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5.
This recipe can be divisible by 2.
This recipe makes great leftovers. Reheat gently.
Serve with Yam Home Fries or Yam Home Fries - Low Sodium Version or Thick Cut Yam Fries or Thick Cut Yam Fries - Low Sodium Version
| 1 tsp | olive oil |
| 1 large | onion (diced) |
| 1 | rib celery (diced) |
| 1 large | carrot (peeled and diced) |
| 1 small | green bell pepper (diced) |
| 1 lb | 97% lean ground beef |
| 1 Tbsp | red wine vinegar |
| 1 Tbsp | Worcestershire sauce |
| 1/2 tsp | paprika |
| 2 Tbsp | tomato paste |
| fresh ground black pepper (to taste) | |
| 1 1/2 cups | water |
| 4 | whole wheat or gluten-free hamburger buns or Kaiser rolls |
Place the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, carrot and bell pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
Add the ground beef and cook, stirring frequently, until it is browned.
Add the vinegar, Worcestershire, paprika, tomato paste, pepper and water. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for about 20 minutes stirring occasionally.
Serve over lightly toasted hamburger buns.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size = about 1 1/2 cups Sloppy Joe on a bun
Servings = 4
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 340 | Calories from Fat 71 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 3g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium 453mg | 19% |
| Total Carbohydrates 39g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 7g | 26% |
| Sugars 12g | |
| Protein 30g |
| Vitamin A 68% | Vitamin C 46% |
| Calcium 11% | Iron 27% |
| Vitamin K 10 mcg | Potassium 944 mg |
| Magnesium 83 mg | |