Cheesy Sloppy Joes

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb lean ground beef (7% fat or less)
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 1/3 ounces sloppy joe seasoning mix
• 3 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
• 6 slices fat-free cheddar cheese (3/4-ounce)

Recipe

• 1 heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• 2 add the beef and cook until browned, 4-5 minutes, stirring with a spoon to break it up.
• 3 discard any drippings.
• 4 stir in the mixed vegetables, 1 1/3 cups water, the tomato paste, and seasoning mix; bring to a boil.
• 5 reduce the heat and simmer, stirring, until thickened, about 10 minutes.
• 6 meanwhile, preheat the broiler.
• 7 place the buns, cut side up, on a broiler rack and broil 3 inches from the heat until toasted, 1-2 minutes.
• 8 top each bun half with i slice of the cheese and broil until the cheese is melted, about 1 minute longer.
• 9 spoon 1/2 cup of the beef mixture on top of each bun half and serve at once.
• 10 plan ahead tip.
• 11 make a double batch of the beef mixture and freeze the extra in an airtight container up to 1 month to have on hand for another meal.