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EATINGWELL SLOPPY JOES

There's no reason not to serve family favorites, even retro ones, just because you're "eating well." Our delicious retake of the A popular sandwich  will keep the family at the table. Serve steamed corn or broccoli on the side.
EatingWell Healthy in a Hurry Cookbook

Makes  8 servings, generous 1/2 cup filling each.
Total time: 45 minutes
 

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces 90%-lean ground beef
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 2 cups finely chopped cremini mushrooms (about 4 oz)
• 5 plum tomatoes, diced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup chili sauce, such as Heinz
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 8 whole-wheat  hamburger buns, toasted if desired
 

Directions:

1. Crumble beef into a large nonstick skillet; cook over medium heat until it starts to sizzle, about 1 minute. Add onion and mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the vegetables are soft and the moisture has evaporated, 8 to 10 minutes.

2. Add tomatoes and flour; stir to combine. Stir in water, vinegar, chili sauce and ketchup and bring to a simmer, stirring often. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened and the onion is very tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve warm on buns.

To Make Ahead: The filling will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and in the freezer for up to 1 month.
 

Nutrition:

Per Serving:
237 calories; 6 g fat (2 g sat, 2 g mono); 15 mg cholesterol; 34 g carbohydrate; 14 g protein; 5 g fiber; 438 mg sodium.
Nutrition Bonus:
Selenium (36% daily value). Zinc (20% dv). Iron (15% dv). Vitamin C (15% dv).