Biggest Loser Sexy Joes

Biggest Loser Sexy Joes

From the time I was very young, I’ve been a huge fan of sloppy joes. This one
is much leaner than most, and it’s one of my all-time favorite versions. I prefer
making this recipe with chicken over turkey, though both will work. If you have
trouble finding extra-lean ground chicken, ask your butcher to grind chicken
breasts for you. I’ve found that butchers at most major grocery stores will happily
do it at no extra charge. Chicken breasts tend to cost less per pound that
extra-lean ground chicken or turkey, so you may even save a few dollars.

1 pound extra-lean ground chicken
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
11/2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon hot-pepper sauce
2/3 cup chopped yellow onion
1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
3/4 cup low-sodium tomato sauce
3/4 cup chili sauce
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
4 whole-grain or whole-wheat hamburger buns

Mist a medium nonstick skillet with olive oil spray and set it over medium-high
heat. Add the chicken. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, breaking into large
chunks, for 4 to 6 minutes, or until no longer pink. Meanwhile, in a small bowl,
combine the vinegar, Worcestershire, honey, and hot-pepper sauce. Whisk to
blend. Set aside.

Drain off any liquid that has accumulated in the pan. Add the
onion, bell pepper, tomato sauce, chili sauce, chili powder, and the reserved
vinegar mixture to the pan. Stir to blend. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce
the heat so mixture simmers. Cook for 20 minutes, or until the mixture is
thickened. Spoon the mixture equally onto the opened buns.
Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings

Per serving: 331 calories, 31 g protein, 43 g carbohydrates, 4 g fat (less than 1
g saturated), 66 mg cholesterol, 5 g fiber, 876 mg sodium

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