Slim Sloppy Joes Recipe

Name: Slim Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces lean ground beef (round or sirloin); 1 teaspoon canola oil; 1 large green bell pepper, chopped; 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 2/3 cup frozen corn kernels; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; whole wheat hamburger bun

Servings: persons

1
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Crumble in the beef and cook, stirring often, until it loses its pink color, about 5 minutes. Drain the beef in a colander and wipe out the skillet.
2
In the same skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the bell pepper and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 3 minutes.
3
Return the beef to the skillet and stir in the tomato sauce, corn, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, and black pepper. Bring just to a boil.
4
Reduce the heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
5
Serve on whole-wheat hamburger buns with add-ons like chopped onion, pickled peppers, pickle slices, low-fat grated cheese, tomato slices, or whatever other toppings you like.

291

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces lean ground beef (round or sirloin), 1 teaspoon canola oil, 1 large green bell pepper, chopped, 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Slim Sloppy Joes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Slim Sloppy Joes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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