Sloppy Joes Plus Low Salt Seasoning Mix

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon minced dried onion (salt free) or 1 tablespoon onion powder (salt free)
• 1 teaspoon spike seasoning (no sodium or low sodium) or 1 teaspoon dried green pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (salt free) or 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (salt free)
• 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 lb lean ground sirloin (soft tofu, ground chicken or turkey or gimme lean can be substituted)
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tablespoons sloppy joe seasoning mix
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• salt
• 6 whole grain buns or 8 whole wheat rolls

Recipe

• 1 seasoning mix: combine all ingredients in a coffee mill or mini chopper and blend well.
• 2 store in a cool dry place, covered. use up within 6 months.
• 3 yield: enough for 6 sloppy joes.
• 4 sloppy joes: heat up the oil in a saute pan on medium-high heat and brown the meat until no longer pink. pour off grease.
• 5 add the sloppy joe's seasoning mix, can of tomato sauce, and 1/2 cup water. bring to boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 15-20 minutes. season to taste with salt if desired.
• 6 serve hot over rolls. the buns can be toasted or untoasted, your choice.
• 7 eat but remember to chew!