Lighter Sloppy Joes submitted by Mom Johnson
Description
These were very tasty and were easy for making while we were camping. I used 1 pound ground turkey instead of beef and they were excellent!

Directions
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat; add the oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add onion and sauté 4 minutes or until almost tender.

Add the ground meat and cook until browned, stirring to crumble. Stir in the chili powder, salt and sugar and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add 1/4 cup water and tomato sauce' reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.

Place chickpeas in a bowl and mask slightly with a fork or potato masher. Stir into meat mixture. Spoon about 1/2 cup mixture onto toasted buns and top with pickle slices if desired.




Ingredients
v 1 T. oil
v 1 cup chopped onion
v 1 pound ground beef sirloin (or ground turkey)
v 1 T. chili powder
v 1/2 tsp. salt
v 1 T. brown sugar
v 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
v 1/4 cup water
v 1 (15.5 oz.) can chickpeas (garbanzos), drained
v 6 Whole wheat hamburger buns, toasted
v Pickle slices, chips, optional