Our Favorite Sloppy Joes

I have an old American Heart Association cookbook that contains the 1975 version of this recipe. The updated version, reprinted here, leaves out the salt and recommends healthier, whole grain buns. I've fixed this many, many times and we love it. Serve these with some crunchy baby carrots for a nice, cool contrast.

Sloppy Joes

1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, diced
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons chili sauce
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
6 whole-wheat hamburger buns

Brown meat and onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour off fat.

Add all other ingredients except buns, mixing well. Reduce heat and simmer 20 to 30 minutes, uncovered.

Spoon onto hamburger buns and serve immediately.

Calories: 270
Protein: 21 g
Carbohydrates: 26 g
Total Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g
Cholesterol: 55 mg
Sodium: 519 mg

From the American Heart Association Cookbook.