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Reduced-Fat Sloppy Joes

Posted on January 30, 2012

Serves 4

If the mixture becomes too dry during cooking, add water a tablespoon at a time to reach the desired consistency.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 6 ounces white mushrooms, sliced thin
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 10 ounces 93 percent lean ground beef
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 hamburger buns

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Process Mushrooms Heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat in large nonstick skillet until shimmering. Add mushrooms and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to food processor and pulse until mushrooms are finely ground.

  2. Make Sauce Heat remaining oil in empty skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Cook onion and processed mushrooms, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 8 to 12 minutes. Stir in chili powder and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire, sugar, vinegar, and water. Simmer over medium-low heat until vegetables are completely tender and sauce is slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.

  3. Simmer Beef Add beef and simmer, breaking up meat with wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Divide mixture among buns. Serve.