2010 Pizza Sloppy Joes

By boandozzy

1 sandwich equals 329 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 59 mg cholesterol, 825 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 26 g protein.

Originally published as Pizza Joes in Healthy Cooking August/September 2009, p55

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce
• 3 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni (about 50 slices), chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 6 hamburger buns, split
• 6 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Details

Servings 6
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain if necessary. Stir in the pizza sauce, pepperoni and herbs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Spoon 2/3 cup beef mixture onto each bun; sprinkle with cheese. Place on a baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Replace tops. Yield: 6 servings.