Mushroom Beef Sloppy Joes

Chopped mushrooms, when sautéed, blend seamlessly with ground meats. Swapping or adding mushrooms to a recipe can add an extra serving of vegetables to the plate.

Makes

4 Servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound white button mushrooms
• 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms
• 1/4 pound 90% lean ground beef
• 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 8-ounce can no-salt-added tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 3 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 whole-wheat buns

Directions

1. Chop mushrooms to approximate size and texture of cooked ground beef.
2. Heat a sauté pan over medium-high heat.
3. Add ground beef and mushrooms, and cook.
4. Sauté until ground beef is done.
5. Remove mushroom-beef mixture from pan.
6. Add onions and garlic to pan; cook until golden.
7. Return mushroom-beef mixture to pan, along with remaining ingredients.
8. Simmer about 10 minutes; remove from heat.

Notes

Serving Suggestions: Serve with a glass of non-fat milk and a slice of watermelon. Learn more about: Mushrooms Onions Garlic Tomatoes