EatingWell Sloppy Joes

Rating: 4.75 stars
40 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 34
  • 4 star values: 3
  • 3 star values: 2
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 0

Our updated Sloppy Joe takes lean ground beef and adds chopped cremini mushrooms and diced fresh plum tomatoes, all in a zesty sauce. Served on a whole-wheat bun, it's a hearty dinner sandwich that will please adults and kids alike.

EatingWell Test Kitchen
Source: EatingWell Magazine, October/November 2005

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Recipe Summary

total:
45 mins
Servings:
8
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Calorie
Dairy-Free
Healthy Aging
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • 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.

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

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: The filling will keep in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 bun with 1/2 cup filling
Per Serving:
233 calories; protein 13.6g; carbohydrates 31.4g; dietary fiber 4.7g; sugars 8.4g; fat 6.4g; saturated fat 2.1g; cholesterol 27.6mg; vitamin a iu 432IU; vitamin c 8.4mg; folate 35.6mcg; calcium 65.7mg; iron 2.4mg; magnesium 55.5mg; potassium 499.3mg; sodium 447.7mg; thiamin 0.2mg; added sugar 5g.
Exchanges:

2 starch, 1.5 lean meat
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Reviews (40)

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40 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 34
  • 4 star values: 3
  • 3 star values: 2
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 0
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EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/31/2011
These were really very good - they got rave reviews at my house which isn't very common with my "makeover" type recipies. Sonya Ocala FL Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/31/2011
These were very easy to make and quite tasty. I didn't use the mushrooms as I am not a fan and it still turned out great. They reheat well too. Ashley Charlotte NC Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/31/2011
It was a little too vinegar tasting for us so next time I won't add as much. Otherwise it was very good and even my mushroom hating husband brought the leftovers for his lunch! Alisa Monroe WA Read More
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EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
I should have read more of the reviews before I made this. I would definitely omit or lower the amount of vinegar. I was drinking white wine so maybe that added to the fact that all I tasted was vinegar? But I would make this again and leave out vinegar. Also I used a can of diced tomatoes and thickened it with cornstarch and water. My hubby and two year old are eating it up. Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
The flavors in this recipe hit the spot. I did use ground turkey meet with a dash of Worcestershire sauce and a little salt and pepper to begin the dish. I also added a small or 15 oz can of crushed organic fire roasted tomatoes instead of the chopped plum tomatoes. This will indeed be a "go to" big treat for us. Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/31/2011
It was good I followed the above suggestions. It was kind of runny but its "sloppy" joe. Laughlaugh Rockville MD Read More
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EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/31/2011
My son did this for his exam piece. It went well not sure of his mark yet. It tasted great and we also left out the vinegar. Mrs Blandford Dymock GL Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/31/2011
A great family meal. Joyce A great family meal. Joyce MI Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/31/2011
DEFINATELY leave out the vinegar. it was way too overpowering. But add a little bbq sauce on the bun and it's great! Natalie Mission Viejo Ca Read More
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