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Mushroom Beef Sloppy Joes

Mushroom Beef Sloppy Joes on a plate
Makes: 4 Servings
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Chopped mushrooms, when sautéed, blend seamlessly with ground meats. Swapping or adding mushrooms to a recipe can add an extra serving of vegetables to the plate.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound white button mushrooms
  • 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms
  • 1/4 pound 90% lean ground beef
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 can 8 ounce no-salt-added tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 3 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 whole-wheat buns

Directions

  1. Chop mushrooms to approximate size and texture of cooked ground beef.
  2. Heat a sauté pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Add ground beef and mushrooms, and cook.
  4. Sauté until ground beef is done.
  5. Remove mushroom-beef mixture from pan.
  6. Add onions and garlic to pan; cook until golden.
  7. Return mushroom-beef mixture to pan, along with remaining ingredients.
  8. Simmer about 10 minutes; remove from heat.

Notes

Serving Suggestions: Serve with a glass of non-fat milk and a slice of watermelon.

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Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 274
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 16 mg
Sodium 311 mg
Carbohydrates 32 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 8 g
Added Sugars included 3 g
Protein 13 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 106 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 750 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 274
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.4 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 16 mg
Carbohydrates 32 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 8 g
Added Sugars included 3 g
Protein 13 g
Minerals
Calcium 106 mg
Potassium 750 mg
Sodium 311 mg
Copper 1 mg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 44 mg
Phosphorus 212 mg
Selenium 39 mg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 43 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0.6 mcg
Vitamin C 7 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 3 mg
Vitamin K 9 mcg
Folate 81 mcg
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.7 mg
Niacin 8 mg
Choline 50 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1 1/2 ounces
Protein Foods 1/2 ounces
Vegetables 3/4 cups
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