Chipotle Chile Joes

By Tonya_Speed

NUTRITION per serving: 476 Calories; 7g Fat; 16g Protein; 33g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 31mg Cholesterol; 647mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain (Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 1 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates. Points: 10

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 pounds 95% lean ground beef
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded, deribbed and finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, chopped, plus 1 tablespoon of the sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 6 Kaiser rolls, split

Preparation

Step 1

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add ground beef and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, breaking it up as it browns. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, chipotle pepper and sauce; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until onion and bell pepper start to get a little tender. In a small mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and tomato sauce; add to the skillet; salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a bubble and simmer until nice and thick, 3 to 4 minutes. To serve, divide the mixture between the split Kaiser rolls.

SERVING SUGGESTION: Corn on the cob and a relish tray of baby carrots, celery sticks and cherry tomatoes.
VEGETARIAN: Use TVP crumbles and use vegetarian Worcestershire sauce.
KOSHER: Make sure beef is certified kosher.