sweet & sloppy joe

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound extra lean ground beef
• 1 cup diced bell peppers (red, green, yellow or orange)
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup dark or golden raisins
• 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
• toppings (optional):
• chopped mango, chopped jalapeno, chopped tomato, chopped fresh cilantro, sliced green onion, shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Recipe

Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. add ground beef, bell pepper and onion; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking beef into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. remove drippings.
• stir in tomato sauce, water, raisins, ancho chili powder and oregano; bring to a boil. reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 to 18 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally.
• evenly divide beef mixture on bottom half of each bun. garnish with toppings, as desired; close sandwiches.