Sloppy Joes

This morning that commercial for an "unsloppy joe" recipe came on. Michael and I both turned to each other said we wanted sloppy joes for dinner.

Don't bother with pre made sauces in a can. Sloppy joes are just as easy to make on your own. It is really just tomato paste and seasoning. I used Gimme Lean Ground Beef Style in place of beef. And I added bell peppers for more nutrition.  

This makes about 4 sandwiches. 

Sloppy Joes

1/2 medium onion, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 jalapeño, minced (optional)

1/2 tube of LifeLite Gimme Lean Ground Beef Style 

1 6 oz can of tomato paste

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp cumin

1/2 tbs agave 

1 and 1/4 cup  water

Salt and pepper to taste

Buns or Rolls

Heat some olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 

Saute the chopped onion and bell peppers until tender. 

Add the jalapeños and "ground beef".  Cook until heated through.

Add the tomato paste, agave and seasonings. Mix together well.

Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens slightly. 

Serve on the rolls or buns. 

I made coleslaw with a light vinaigrette as a side dish. This was exactly what we wanted, so good!