Marian Burros's Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

For the sauce:

• 1 8-ounce can no-salt-added tomato sauce
• ½ cup ketchup
• 1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon molasses
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• ¼ teaspoon freshly grated orange peel
• Pinch ground cloves
• Hot-pepper sauce to taste

For the meat:

• 1 pound very lean ground sirloin
• ½ small onion, finely chopped
• 6 whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted if desired

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

    296 calories; 11 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 29 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 9 grams sugars; 20 grams protein; 54 milligrams cholesterol; 649 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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6 servings

Preparation

1. In a saucepan over low heat combine the sauce ingredients. Mix well, and simmer while preparing the meat.
2. Heat a heavy nonstick skillet, at least 10 inches in diameter, over medium-high heat. Add the ground sirloin, and saute, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the meat is no longer pink. Turn the meat into a strainer or colander lined with paper towels, allowing the fat to drain off.
3. Add the onion to the pan, and saute, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent. Return the meat to the pan, and add the sauce. Heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more hot-pepper sauce, if desired. Spoon 1/2 cup of the mixture over each bun. Serve immediately.

• This dish freezes well.

22 minutes