Homemade Sloppy Joes

I've never been a big fan of the store bought canned sloppy joe (or Sloppy Grampy's as we called it growing up since my Grandfather's name was Joe) mixes. A few years ago, I found this recipe and I have modified it over the years to my desired taste. My family loves it!! As with most of my recipes, I modify those that I like....sometimes from time to time I change it up.

Sloppy Joe's

1 lb ground beef
3 (8 oz) can's Tomato Sauce
1 (14.5 oz) can Diced Tomatoes in Juice
1 (6 oz) can Tomato Paste
1 cup Chopped Peppers
1 cup Chopped Onions
2 Tbsp minced Garlic
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp Chili Powder
2 tsp Cumin

Chop Onions and peppers. In a large frying pan, melt butter and cook onions and peppers for 5 minutes or until onions are softened. Add in ground beef and brown. Drain the grease and return to frying pan. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and cumin. Mix well. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low and simmer on low for about 15-20 minutes. Makes about 14 (1/2 cup) servings. Serve on bread or hamburger buns. (I have had Gestational Diabetes with each of my children and so I would eat it without the bread when I had to specifically watch my carbohydrate intake.)

Now the nutritional information does not include the bread. You will have to figure that out on your own. But here are the nutritional values for the Sloppy Joe's.

1 serving = 163 calories, 8g fat, 9.6 g carbs, 2g fiber, and 4 WW points.

These numbers are based upon my own personal calculations. I make sure that my math is correct. However, I am in no way responsible if they are off for any reason. I use these for my own personal use and I am not a certified nutrition specialist nor do I claim to be! If you have any questions please contact your local nutrition specialist.