Low Fat Sloppy Joes
These healthy sloppy joes are a lighter twist on a classic, with all the cozy, saucy goodness but made with lean ground beef and a tangy, subtly sweet sauce. Perfectly messy, perfectly delicious, and perfect for any weeknight.
Servings 4 Sloppy Joes
Calories 249kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound 96% lean ground beef
- 2 stalks celery finely chopped
- ½ medium white or yellow onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup green bell pepper finely chopped
- 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup barbacue sauce
- 1 Tablespoon white or red wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
- Kosher or sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and a little pink, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary. Add 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
- Add Vegetables: Add the chopped onion, celery and green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Add the tomato sauce, ketchup, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, worcestershire sauce. Mix everything until combined.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Assemble: Toast the hamburger buns and spread some butter if desired. Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the buns and serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 711mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g