Thread: Sloppy Joe Bites

Who ever said that dieters cannot enjoy Sloppy Joe is wrong. Why? Because this sloppy joe bites is only 40 calories. Every dieter can enjoy this a lot and feel good. Enjoy this delicious treat everyone!

Ingredients

1 cup finely chopped onion (about 1 medium)
1 cup finely chopped celery (about 2 stalks)
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot (about 1 medium)
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 pound lean ground beef
1 can (15 oz) pureed tomatoes
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Keebler® Town House Toppers® Original Crackers OR
Keebler® Town House Toppers® Multi-Grain

Directions

1. In non-stick Dutch oven cook onion, celery, carrot and garlic in hot oil over medium heat about 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from pan.

2. In same Dutch oven cook ground beef over medium-high heat until brown. Drain off any fat. Stir in vegetable mixture, tomatoes, ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered about 25 to 30 minutes or until very thick, stirring occasionally.

3. Spoon about 1 1/2 teaspoons of meat mixture on top of each cracker. (Or, transfer to serving bowl and serve with crackers).

Nutrition Facts

Calories 40, Total Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugars 4 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 8%, Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 0%, Iron 4%.

I couldn't believe that this is only 40 calories. Great recipe selection mikalea. Thanks for sharing!