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Greek Sloppy Joes

It’s amazing how a little feta cheese adds a whole new depth of flavor to a simple sloppy joe recipe. I enjoy filling a pita with any leftovers the next day.

—SONYA LABBE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

START TO FINISH: 25 MIN. MAKES: 6 SERVINGS

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)

1 small red onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce

1 teaspoon dried oregano

2 cups chopped romaine

6 kaiser rolls, split and toasted

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

1. In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in tomato sauce and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until the sauce is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.

2. Place romaine on roll bottoms; top with meat mixture. Sprinkle with feta cheese; replace tops.

PER SERVING 335 cal., 10 g fat (4 g sat. fat), 52 mg chol., 767 mg sodium, 36 g carb., 3 g fiber, 23 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable.