Sloppy Joes Plus Low Salt Seasoning Mix Recipes

LOW SODIUM SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add beef and brown, breaking apart into small crumbles as it cooks, about 10 minutes. Drain any grease.
• Add diced onion and bell pepper to same skillet and cook 2-3 minutes, until soft. Add pre-minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds or so. Add beef back to the skillet and mix well.
• While the beef is cooking add the remaining ingredients to a small mixing bowl using ½ the water or ½ cup. Whisk together until smooth. Add to the beef and vegetable mix in the skillet.
• Cook over medium low heat for 10-15 minutes, until mixture has thickened to your desire. Use any remaining water as need to your desired consistency.
• Remove from heat and serve over low sodium toasted buns or choice of accompaniment.

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 SANDWICH FILLING

Steps:

• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and poblano pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to a plate. Add ground beef and chorizo to the skillet. Cook, stirring often to break up meat, until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add enchilada seasoning and tomato powder. Add water, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce. Return cooked onion mixture to the skillet. Simmer until flavors combine, about 5 minutes more.
• Serve meat mixture on toasted buns topped with Oaxaca cheese and avocado.

SLOPPY JOES PLUS LOW SALT SEASONING MIX

Steps:

• Seasoning Mix: Combine all ingredients in a coffee mill or mini chopper and blend well.
• Store in a cool dry place, covered. Use up within 6 months.
• Yield: Enough for 6 Sloppy Joes.
• Sloppy Joes: Heat up the oil in a saute pan on medium-high heat and brown the meat until no longer pink. Pour off grease.
• Add the Sloppy Joe's seasoning mix, can of tomato sauce, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 15-20 minutes. Season to taste with salt if desired.
• Serve hot over rolls. The buns can be toasted or untoasted, your choice.
• Eat but remember to chew!

THE ULTIMATE LOW SODIUM SLOPPY JOE

Steps:

• Brown 1 pound of lean ground beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes in a large nonstick skillet or until beef is not pink, breaking beef up into small crumbles. Pour off drippings.
• Add spices, 1/2 cup of water and 1 cup of no-salt-added ketchup.
• Simmer for 10 minutes, reducing heat as needed to maintain a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally. Add more water if the mixture becomes too thick. Serve hot.

SLOPPY JOE SEASONING MIX

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until well blended.
• Spoon mixture onto a 6-inch square of aluminum foil and fold to make airtight.
• Label as Sloppy Joe Seasoning Mix.
• Store in a cool, dry place and use within 6 months.
• Makes 1 package (about 3 T) of mix.
• Sloppy Joes: Brown 1 lb lean ground beef in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
• Drain excess grease.
• Add seasoning mix, 1/2 cup water, 1 (8 oz) can of tomato sauce and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve over toasted hamburger buns.