Pumpkin Sloppy Joes Low Fat Recipes

EASY PUMPKIN SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or large cast-iron skillet, cook and crumble beef with onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes; drain. Stir in seasonings, ketchup and tomato juice; bring to a boil. Stir in pumpkin. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, to allow flavors to blend, about 15 minutes. Serve on buns. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

PUMPKIN SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the pumpkin, tomato sauce, brown sugar, mustard, chili powder and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, cut American cheese slices with a pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter. Cut mozzarella cheese into shapes (triangles, half-circles, etc.) to make pumpkin faces. Spoon meat mixture onto buns and top each with a pumpkin.

SLOPPY TOMS (SKINNY SLOPPY JOES)

Steps:

• Mix water, curry ketchup, tomato powder, Worcestershire sauce, coconut sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add mushrooms and onions. Cook until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add turkey to skillet and cook over medium-high heat until the meat is no longer pink and begins to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the tomato sauce mixture until well combined.
• Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Remove the lid and simmer until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes more. Place onto buns and serve.

PUMPKIN SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan brown the ground turkey over medium high heat.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the onions. Cook until the onions are almost soft and translucent.
• Add the garlic and cook for additional minute or two.
• Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Serve hot.

HEALTHIER SLOPPY JOES II

Steps:

• Heat skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir beef, onion, green bell pepper, carrots, and garlic until beef is browned, about 10 minutes. Drain off liquids.
• Stir in mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar and mix thoroughly. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

SLOPPY JOE HAND PIES

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir ground beef and onion in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 7 to 8 minutes. Add bell pepper and garlic; cook and stir until tender, 2 to 3 more minutes.
• Add 1 cup beef broth, ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper; bring to a simmer. Add remaining 1 cup broth and reduce heat to low. Simmer until mixture becomes very thick, 30 to 45 minutes. Taste and adjust for salt, pepper, and cayenne as needed.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk egg and water together in a small bowl.
• Roll out both pie crusts on a lightly floured surface and cut out six 5-inch circles. Place a slice of Cheddar cheese in the center of each circle and top with Sloppy Joe mixture. Fold dough and seal the edges using a fork. Brush the outsides with egg wash and place hand pies on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.