Teenagers are going to love this zesty take on an all-time classic. And the leftovers freeze great for last-minute meals later in the week.
—Brittany Allyn, Mesa, AZ
Prep: 15 min. • Cook: 20 min. • Makes: 6 servings
1 lb. lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, optional
1/2 cup chili sauce
1/2 cup water
1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. packed brown sugar
1 tsp. yellow mustard
6 hamburger buns or kaiser rolls, split
2 Tbsp. butter, softened
1. Preheat broiler. In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, green pepper and, if desired, jalapeno over medium heat 5-7 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef intro crumbles; drain.
2. Stir in the chili sauce, water, chipotle peppers, brown sugar and mustard; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
3. Lightly spread cut sides of the buns with butter; arrange on a baking sheet, buttered side up. Broil 3-4 in. from heat until lightly toasted, about 30 seconds. Fill with beef mixture.
Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.
Per serving: 1 sandwich equals 313 cal., 12g fat (5g sat. fat), 57mg chol., 615mg sodium, 32g carb. (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 fat. meat, 1 fat.
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