Seriously Sloppy Joes

By RobinPD

Growing up, sloppy joes were a favourite for many of us! While the original is still pure joy, try these grown-up versions. We've spiffed them up with flavours from
Mexico and Asia.

Nutrients per serving (no bun)
24.1 g protein 18.3 g fat
12 g carbohydrates 2.2 g fibre
3.1 mg iron
42 mg calcium 616 mg sodium 313 calories

Ingredients

• vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 Ib (500 g) ground beef
• 1 tsp (5 mL) bottled chopped garlic or 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp (5 mL) Worcestershire
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each dried basil and thyme leaves
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
• 1 cup (250 mL) tomato pasta sauce
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) barbecue sauce
• hamburger buns (optional)

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 18mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Lightly coat a large frying pan with oil and set over medium-high heat. When hot, add onion and green pepper. Stir-fry until onion starts to soften, 3 minutes. Crumble in beef. Add garlic and sprinkle with Worcestershire, basil, thyme, salt and pepper.

2. Using a fork, stir often to keep meat crumbly until no pink remains, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in pasta and barbecue sauces. Stir often until hot, 2 minutes. Spoon over toasted hamburger buns or thick slices of crusty bread.