Sloppy Jo with Sweet Potato Bun

This Sloppy Jo with Sweet Potato Bun is a great lunch on a cooler day, will satisfy any cravings

BBQ Sauce:

1 1/4 c stewed tomatoes

1/3 c onion

1/3 c Date Molasses- (dates mixed with water)

2 T lemon juice

2 T white vinegar

2 T Worcestershire Sauce

1 t dry mustard

1/2 t red pepper flakes

1/4 t garlic powder

a few dashes salt and pepper

Place all items into a food processor and blend. Pour sauce into a sauce pot over medium high heat bring the sauce to a boil. reduce heat to a low simmer and cook until your desired thickness

Sloppy Jo:

1 lb Lean Ground beef 95%

Above BBQ sauce

1/3 c diced peppers

1/4 c diced onions

Brown your ground beef, drain (I had about 2 cups cooked meat when I was done). Add your peppers and onions, saute until soft. Add your BBQ sauce and heat until hot.

1 serving filling is equivalent to:

Carbs-2

Fats-2

Protein-4.5

yields 4 servings

Sweet Potato Buns:

I followed my Spaghetti Squash Bun recipe. I substituted Sweet potato for the spaghetti squash and cut the amount by 25% (example if regular recipe calls for 1 c- use 3/4 c)

1 added 1/2 t baking powder

1 serving sweet potato bun  is equivalent to:

Carbs-1

Fats-.5

Protein-

yields 4 buns

ENJOY

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