Pizza Joes

Name: Pizza Joes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 medium onion; 1/2 medium green pepper; 1 ounce sliced pepperoni; 6 hamburger buns, split; 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

These Italian-style sloppy joes are an easy twist on the classic. The meat can be prepared early and kept warm until it's time to eat. —Joanne Schlabach, Shreve, Ohio

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 medium onion
1/2 medium green pepper
1 ounce sliced pepperoni
6 hamburger buns, split
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

Directions

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink; drain. Stir in pizza sauce and oregano.
In a food processor, combine the onion, pepper and pepperoni; cover and process until chopped. Add to beef mixture. Simmer 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Spoon mixture onto buns. Top with cheese and mushrooms.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 320 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 594mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.

These Italian-style sloppy joes are an easy twist on the classic. The meat can be prepared early and kept warm until it's time to eat. —Joanne Schlabach, Shreve, Ohio

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