SLOPPY JOES PLUS LOW SALT SEASONING MIX

Sloppy Joes Plus Low Salt Seasoning Mix image

Provided by COOKGIRl

Time 10m

Yield 3 tablespoons

Number Of Ingredients 14

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
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

Steps:

Seasoning Mix: Combine all ingredients in a coffee mill or mini chopper and blend well.
Store in a cool dry place, covered. Use up within 6 months.
Yield: Enough for 6 Sloppy Joes.
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.
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.
Serve hot over rolls. The buns can be toasted or untoasted, your choice.
Eat but remember to chew!