Sloppy Joes Plus Low Salt Seasoning Mix

Submitted by COOKGIRl

"From "Make-a-Mix" by Karine Eliason. I purposefully omitted the salt for a healthier version. Could not find green pepper flakes, so I used Spike seasoning as an emergency substitute."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 3 tablespoons

ingredients

• Sloppy Joe Seasoning Mix

• 1 tablespoon minced dried onion (salt free) or 1 tablespoon onion powder (salt free)
• 1 teaspoon spike seasoning (no sodium or low sodium) or 1 teaspoon dried green pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder (salt free) or 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (salt free)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon celery seed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon chili powder

• Sloppy Joes

• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 lb lean ground sirloin (soft tofu, ground chicken or turkey or Gimme Lean can be substituted)
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 3 tablespoons sloppy joe seasoning mix
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• salt
• 6 whole grain buns or 8 whole wheat rolls

directions

1. Seasoning Mix: Combine all ingredients in a coffee mill or mini chopper and blend well.
2. Store in a cool dry place, covered. Use up within 6 months.
3. Yield: Enough for 6 Sloppy Joes.
4. Sloppy Joes: Heat up the oil in a saute pan on medium-high heat and brown the meat until no longer pink. Pour off grease.
5. Add the Sloppy Joe's seasoning mix, can of tomato sauce, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 15-20 minutes. Season to taste with salt if desired.
6. Serve hot over rolls. The buns can be toasted or untoasted, your choice.
7. Eat but remember to chew!