Grown-Up Sloppy Joes
- SERVES
- 4
- COOK TIME
- 15 Min
Who says Sloppy Joes are only for kids? We've lightened up the typical kid's meal with fresh vegetables and added a bit of spice for good measure. Your kids will still like it, and so will you!
What You'll Need
- 1 pound 95% lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 small zucchini, shredded
- 2 cups light spaghetti sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 whole wheat, sandwich thins, split
What to Do
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef, onion, and zucchini over medium-high heat 10 to 12 minutes, or until beef is no longer pink and zucchini is tender.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in spaghetti sauce, garlic powder, chili powder, and black pepper. Cook an additional 4 to 5 minutes, or until heated through.
- Spoon over bottom halves of sandwich thins, cover with tops, and serve immediately.
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 402
- Calories from Fat 71
- Total Fat 7.9g 12 %
- Saturated Fat 2.6g 13 %
- Trans Fat 0.4g 0 %
- Protein 36g 72 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 70mg 23 %
- Sodium 594mg 25 %
- Total Carbohydrates 54g 18 %
- Dietary Fiber 12g 48 %
- Sugars 10g 0 %
