Spicy Sloppy Joes (Slow Cooker)

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
Ground beef, extra lean, 225 grams or 12 oz.Onion, 1/2 cupGarlic powder, 1.5 tsp or 1 clove garlic, mincedPepper, black, 1.5 tsp Green Peppers (bell peppers), 0.5 cup, choppedVegetable Juice Cocktail (V8), 3 fl oz )Catsup, 150 grams or 1 cupGranulated Sugar, 4 tsp or SplendaJalapeno Peppers, 1 pepper (if desired)Chili powder, 1 tsp Lea & Perrins, Worcestershire Sauce, 1.5 tsp Water, tap, 4 fl oz
Directions
Cook extra lean ground beef or ground turkey, onion, green pepper and garlic until brown.

In a 3.5 - 4 quart slow cooker combine vegetable juice, catsup, water, sugar or splenda, jalapeno pepper, pepper, chili powder and worcestershire sauce. Stir in cooked meat mixture.

Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours, high heat for 3 to 4 hours.

Spoon mixture onto whole wheat hamburger buns, toasted or whole wheat bread slices. Sprinkle with cheese (0ptional).

Makes 4 servings.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SUMMER65.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 219.6
  • Total Fat: 10.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 38.8 mg
  • Sodium: 639.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
  • Protein: 12.2 g

Member Reviews
  • STRUEBLOOD01
    These were very spicy and very good. I will make again. - 7/15/10