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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This is from the new Weight Watchers cook book SHORTCUTS. It has become a family favorite. According to the book the Nutrituon Facts are PER SERViNG (1 sloppy joe): 207 Cal, 4 g Fat, 1 g Sat Fat, 0 g Trans Fat, 21 mg Chol, 1,018 mg Sod, 26 g Carb, 5 g Fib, 19 g Prot, 260 mg Calc. POINTS value: 4. When this posts we'll compare this with the site's analysis. Ingredients:
1/2 lb lean ground beef (7% fat or less) |
1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables |
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste |
1 1/3 ounces sloppy joe seasoning mix |
3 whole wheat hamburger buns, split |
6 slices fat-free cheddar cheese (3/4-ounce) |
Directions:
1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the beef and cook until browned, 4-5 minutes, stirring with a spoon to break it up.
3. Discard any drippings.
4. Stir in the mixed vegetables, 1 1/3 cups water, the tomato paste, and seasoning mix; bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring, until thickened, about 10 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, preheat the broiler.
7. Place the buns, cut side up, on a broiler rack and broil 3 inches from the heat until toasted, 1-2 minutes.
8. Top each bun half with I slice of the cheese and broil until the cheese is melted, about 1 minute longer.
9. Spoon 1/2 cup of the beef mixture on top of each bun half and serve at once.
10. PLAN AHEAD TIP.
11. Make a double batch of the beef mixture and freeze the extra in an airtight container up to 1 month to have on hand for another meal.
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