Pinto Bean Sloppy Joes

Submitted by Dancer

"I make these quite often usually on a Saturday for a quick dinner."

 

• Ready In: 32mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 tablespoon oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped fine
• 1⁄2 bell pepper, chopped fine
• 1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans or (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1⁄4 cup wheat germ
• 1 cup thick tomato sauce (I mixed a 6-oz can tomato sauce with enough water to make a cup)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce or 1 tablespoon tamari
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 6 hot dog buns

directions

1. Heat oil and saute onion and bell pepper 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer.
3. Mash beans lightly with fork or potato masher.
4. Simmer, loosely covered, 5 to 7 minutes or til preferred consistency, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve on buns.

Reviews

[Herb-Cat]

I haven't tried this recipe but it looks very good. I would not have thought to add wheat germ. I will have to try this soon.

 

[Snobster]

Great recipe! It also works well as filling for tacos!