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Almost Sloppy Joes -- e-w

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Best Recipes – Diabetic Cooking 2003
Almost Sloppy Joes -- e-w
Serves: 10

1 T. olive oil
1 peeled and chopped yellow onion
1 T. peeled and minced shallot
2 cloves peeled and minced garlic
2 chopped green bell peppers
1 tsp. Italian seasoning (oregano, marjoram, basil)
1/2 tsp. salt substitute
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 lb. sliced white mushrooms
1 14-1/2-oz. low-salt diced tomatoes
1 15-oz. Mexican corn drained
1 T. minced fresh parsley

Place oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the first 7 items until tender. Add beef and cook until no longer pink. Spoon off excess fat. Add mushrooms. Cook, stirring 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and corn; cover and reduce heat and simmer 2-4 minutes. Add parsley serve with green salad on the side if desired.

One 1-cup serving equals: 217 calories…11 gm fat (4 gm saturated)…18 gm carbohydrate…39 mg cholesterol…3 gm fiber…14 gm protein…215 mg sodium +++EXC: 2 vegetable…1/2 starch…1 meat…1/2 fat +++WWP: 5