Healthier Sloppy Joes II

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the chili powder and cumin and cook for 1 minute.
5. Stir in the tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, honey, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes.
6. Serve on toasted buns.

Interesting Facts

• The original Sloppy Joe sandwich was created in the 1930s in Sioux City, Iowa.
• This healthier version of the classic sandwich has a fraction of the fat and calories of the traditional version.
• It's great for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.