Southwest Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

• 1 lb 90/10 ground beef
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder 
• 2 cups frozen pepper & onion mix
• 3 Tbsp no-salt added tomato paste
• 1 cup unsalted beef broth
• 1 Tbsp reduced-sodium Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tbsp corn starch 
• 2 Tbsp cold water
• 8 whole-wheat hamburger buns
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Preparation

1. Heat a large deep skillet over medium-high. Add beef & cook 4-5 minutes, crumbling meat, stirring throughout. 
2. Add chili powder, garlic powder, pepper & onion. Mix well. Cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
3. Stir in tomato paste, broth & Worcestershire sauce & bring to a simmer. 
4. In a small bow, whisk together cornstarch & water. Add to skillet & stir 2-3 minutes, or until sauce thickens. 
5. To serve, top bun with 1/2 cup beef mixture & 2 Tbsp of cheese. 

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