Directions
- 1 lb extra-lean ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
Brown in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 5 min, breaking up the meat into crumbles as it cooks. Pour the drippings out of the pan and discard.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno, minced
- 1 red pepper, diced
Add and cook 5 min, stirring occasionally.
- 1 can small red beans or pinto beans, preferably low sodium drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 c no-salt-added tomato sauce
- 2 T tomato paste
- 1 T wine vinegar
- 2 T molasses
- 1 T Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Stir in the rest of the ingredients, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 min.
- 8 whole-wheat burger buns
Place a half-cup scoop of the mixture onto each bun and serve.
NOTES
- This is an excellent meal for leftovers.