Description
The usual Sloppy Joe is loaded with eggplant and mushrooms for a delicious rendition packed with flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 lbs. (680 g) lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 cup (240 ml) diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups (480 ml) diced eggplant (from one small eggplant, peeled)
- 2 cups (480 ml) diced button mushrooms (a 10 oz. package)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 28 oz. (800 g) can tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat with the olive oil.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring so the garlic doesn’t burn.
- Add in the diced eggplant and mushrooms and cook down for 8-10 minutes until the vegetables are reduced to about half.
- Push the vegetables over to one side of the pan and add in the ground beef.
- Once the beef is browned, combine it with the vegetables, add the salt, pepper, oregano and garlic powder and stir.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and then add the brown sugar and worcestershire sauce.
- Stir and let simmer for 15 minutes uncovered until thickened.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290