Cheesy Sloppy Joes

• 1/2 lb lean ground beef (7% fat or less)
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 1/3 ounces sloppy joe seasoning mix
• 3 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
• 6 slices fat-free cheddar cheese (3/4-ounce)

1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the beef and cook until browned, 4-5 minutes, stirring with a spoon to break it up.
3. Discard any drippings.
4. Stir in the mixed vegetables, 1 1/3 cups water, the tomato paste, and seasoning mix; bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring, until thickened, about 10 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, preheat the broiler.
7. Place the buns, cut side up, on a broiler rack and broil 3 inches from the heat until toasted, 1-2 minutes.
8. Top each bun half with I slice of the cheese and broil until the cheese is melted, about 1 minute longer.
9. Spoon 1/2 cup of the beef mixture on top of each bun half and serve at once.
10. PLAN AHEAD TIP.
11. Make a double batch of the beef mixture and freeze the extra in an airtight container up to 1 month to have on hand for another meal.

lean ground beef, mixed vegetables, tomato paste, whole wheat hamburger buns, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cheesy-sloppy-joes-334531 (may not work)