Simple Sloppy Joes

An easy family favorite — this can be made the night before, and packed in their insulated lunch boxes. Certainly a terrific weekend option, too!

Serves 6

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray

1 small onion, chopped finely

¹⁄₂ cup green and red pepper, chopped

1 pound lean ground sirloin

³⁄₄ cup barbecue sauce

¹⁄₂ cup canned corn

¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt

¹⁄₈ teaspoon pepper

6 whole wheat buns

1. Spray nonstick cooking spray into a large skillet. Over low heat, sauté onions and peppers until soft.

2. Add ground beef to pan and cook through. Drain off the fat from the beef.

3. Add barbecue sauce, corn, salt, and pepper; heat thoroughly. Simmer for 10 minutes.

4. Serve on buns.