SLOPPY JOES ITALIAN STYLE

Sloppy Joes Italian Style image

Garlic, fennel and oregano give sloppy joes their delicious Italian style.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fennel seed, if desired
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup dry red wine or nonalcoholic red wine
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
10 sandwich buns, split

Steps:

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked and onion is tender; drain. Stir in fennel seed, salt and pepper.
Stir in wine, brown sugar, tomatoes and oregano. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered about 15 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened.
Spoon mixture into buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 580 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 g