Sloppy Joes(Diabetic Recipe)

• 1 lb. lean beef, ground twice
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 c. finely chopped onion
• 3/4 c. finely cut celery stalks with leaves
• 1/4 c. chopped sweet green pepper
• 1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind (optional)
• 1/2 c. diet tomato catsup
• 3/4 c. beef broth
• 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1. Add salt to meat.
2. Turn into a large, dry, cold frying pan. Stir over medium heat with a large kitchen fork (not a spoon) until meat changes color all over, pouring off any liquid fat is it collects.
3. Add onion, celery and green pepper.
4. Stir and cook 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Combine all remaining ingredients; add to meat and mix well.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Cover and turn heat low; let simmer exactly for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until cooked and well mixed.
8. Makes 6 servings.
9. One-half cup equals 2 meat and 1 vegetable.

lean beef, salt, onion, sweet green pepper, lemon rind, tomato catsup, beef broth, worcestershire sauce

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1052318 (may not work)