Zesty Sloppy Joes

By Effimiya

This version of the favorite ground beef sandwich is livened up with jalapeno peppers and chili power.

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 6-ounce can vegetable juice
• 1/2 cup catsup
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons no-calorie, heat-stable granular sugar substitute
• 2 tablespoons chopped, canned jalapeno peppers (optional)
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 8 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted
• Shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (optional)
• Sweet pepper strips (optional)

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from recipe.com

Preparation

Step 1

1

In a large skillet cook ground beef*, onion, and garlic until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain off fat. *TIP: You can substitute lean ground turkey (at least 93 percent lean, or 93/7) in place of ground beef.

2

Meanwhile, in a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker combine vegetable juice, catsup, water, sugar substitute, jalapeno peppers (if desired), mustard, chili powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in meat mixture.

3

Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours. Spoon meat mixture onto bun halves. If desired, sprinkle with cheese and serve with sweet pepper strips. Makes 8 servings.