Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes

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Weight Watchers Sloppy Joes is a tasty famous American Sandwich recipe. It is a healthy meal that perfectly fits with Weight Watchers diet plan. You can cook this in two methods like oven, and crockpot. It is a simple, quick, flavorful, nutritious, and easy-to-cook recipe. Customize this Weight Watchers Sloppy Joes with meat, veggies, herbs, and spices. It is a balanced and satisfying meal that contains savory, tangy, and slightly smoky flavor. Serve as an appetizer, party snack, or brunch. Prepare it for only 20-30 minutes by following the cooking instructions.

 

Sloppy Joes

Equipment

  • Nonstick Pan
  • Spatula
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • Fat-free Ground beef 1Ib
  • Olive Oil 1tbsp
  • Chopped Garlic 2tbsps
  • Yellow Onion 1
  • Tomato Sauce 1/4cup
  • Ketchup 1/2cup
  • Chili Sauce 1/2 cup
  • Tomato Paste 1tbsp
  • Worcestershire Sauce 1tbsp
  • Soy Sauce 1tbsp
  • Chili Powder 2tsp
  • Brown Sugar 1tbsp
  • Dijon Mustard 1tbsp
  • Buns for serving

Instructions

Stovetop

  1. Heat the pan over a medium flame. Add olive oil. Heat it for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add chopped onion to this oil. Sautee it for 4-5 minutes until its color changes.
  3. Now, add fat-free ground beef to this pan. Mix it by using a spatula.
  4. Add the chopped garlic, onion powder, Dijon Mustard, and chili powder to this pan.
  5. Mix all spices and simmer it with beef for 5-10 minutes until the beef color turns light brown.
  6. Next, add tomato paste, ketchup, and chili sauce in a small mixing bowl.
  7. Mix all ingredients and set aside this bowl.
  8. Add Worcestershire Sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard to another bowl.
  9. Mix the tomato sauce mixture and Worcestershire Sauce mixture.
  10. Add this sauce to the pan, and cook it for 10-15 minutes until the beef and other ingredients are fully cooked.
  11. The Weight Watchers Sloppy Joes is ready.

Crockpot

  1. Add olive oil to a skillet. Warm the oil over a high flame.
  2. Next, add chopped onions to this pan. Simmer it for 5-7 minutes until it is golden brown.
  3. Add beef with onions and simmer it for 7 minutes.
  4. Transfer the beef and onions to a crockpot.
  5. After that, add all spices and sauces like chopped garlic, onion powder, Dijon Mustard, chili powder, tomato paste, ketchup, chili sauce, Worcestershire Sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard to this crockpot.
  6. Combine all ingredients. Place this crockpot over a low flame.
  7. Simmer it for 4-6 hours until the beef is tender.
  8. Serve it with buns.

Instant Pot

  1. Adjust the instant pot functions.
  2. Add olive oil, garlic, and onion to this pot.
  3. Simmer it for 3-5 minutes until it is translucent.
  4. Next, add beef to this pot. Cook it for 4 -5 minutes.
  5. After that, add all spices and sauces like chopped garlic, onion powder, Dijon Mustard, chili powder, tomato paste, ketchup, chili sauce, Worcestershire Sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard to this instant pot.
  6. Put a lid on it and cook on high pressure for 10-15 minutes.
  7. After 10-15 minutes, remove the pot’s lid and inspect the beef.
  8. If beef is slightly uncooked, add water and cook it for 4-7 minutes.
  9. The delicious sloppy joes are ready to eat. Enjoy it.

Amazing Serving Ideas

You can enjoy the tasty sloppy joes with many dishes. You can also serve it with an appetizer or side dish.
Sandwiches: You can serve it with potato rolls, whole wheat rolls, lettuce wraps, or hamburger buns.
Main course: Roasted spaghetti squash, baked potatoes, coleslaw, baked beans, grilled vegetables, or baked sweet potatoes all go well with this dish.
Side Dish: Enjoy it with side dishes like veggie sticks, baked potato chips, or green salad.

Tips

  • Use fat-free lean meat options like beef, turkey, or chicken. It consists of only 0-1 Weight Watchers points.
  • You can try it with smoked paprika, chipotle peppers, jalapenos.
  • Low-sodium tomato sauce is used to cook this dish.
  • Customize this recipe with fiber-rich veggies like onions, carrots, and bell peppers.

Storage Information

You can store the Sloppy Joes in the fridge and freezer mentioned below.
Fridge: Store the leftover beef mixture in a packed jar. Refrigerate it for 4-5 days. The flavor and taste won’t be affected.
Freezer: You can save the sloppy joes in a sealed box and transfer the box to the freezer. Freeze it for 1-2 months.
Reheating: You can avail of this option. Reheat the chilled sloppy joes in a microwave oven for 12- 18 seconds or 1 minute.

FAQs

Can I add beans?
Yes, you can add beans like pinto, Northern, white, or kidney beans.

Can I use Fresh tomato sauce and ketchup to prepare this dish?
You can prepare fresh tomato sauce and ketchup at home. I recommend using store-bought sauce and ketchup because it is easy to use, and saves your time. But manage the Weight Watchers points accordingly.

Nutritional Facts Per Serving

Serving Size 1/2 cup
Total Calories 139kcaL
Carbohydrates 11g
Fiber 1g
Protein 17g
Sugar 8g
Fat 3g
Sodium 287mg
Iron 1mg

Total Weight Watchers Points Per Serving is 4