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Sloppy Joe Sandwich

Ingredients
Yves Veggie Cuisine Italian or Original Ground Round 1 pkg    1 pkg
Olive Oil 1 tbsp    15 ml
Medium Onion, diced half    half
Red Bell Pepper, diced 1/2 cup    125 ml
Green Bell Pepper, diced 1/2 cup    125 ml
Tomato Sauce 2 cups    500 ml
Ketchup 1/3 cup    75 ml
Worcestershire sauce (optional) 1 tbsp    15 ml
Basil Leaves 1 tsp    5 ml
Oregano Leaves 1/2 tsp    2 ml
Salt 1/4 tsp    1 ml
Black Pepper 1/4 tsp    1 ml
Large Buns/Roll 4    4
shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (optional) 1/2 cup    125 ml
 
Directions
Step 1 Heat oil in large skillet and add onion, peppers and garlic. Saut for about 5-6 minutes, stirring.
Step 2 Add tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce (if using), basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered for about 10 minutes.
Step 3 Add crumbled Yves Italian Ground Round. Stir well and cook 1-2 minutes more. Cut each bun in half and place, open, on serving plates. Top with dollops of Sloppy Joe mixture and shredded cheese (if using).
Step 4 Makes 4 servings
Submitted by: Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod