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Southwest Sloppy Joes with Crunchy Coleslaw

Crunchy Coleslaw:

1/4 c plain yogurt
1 TB mayonnaise
2 tsp cider vinegar
1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce
1/8 tsp salt
1 1/2 c packaged coleslaw mix
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/8-inch thick strips
black pepper, as desired

Sloppy Joes:

1 lb ground beef (95% lean)
1/4 c chopped onion
3/4 c ketchup
1/2 c frozen corn
1/2 c canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 c tomato sauce
1 to 2 tsp minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (optional)
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 c chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split

To prepare coleslaw, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, pepper sauce and salt in small bowl. ADd coleslaw mix and bell pepper; toss to coat. Season with black pepper. Refrigerate, covered until ready to serve.

Brown ground beef with onion in large nonstick skillet until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles (8 to 10 minutes). Pour off any drippings. Add remaining ingredients; simmer 5 minutes, stirring often.

Place beef mixture on bottom half of each bun; top with coleslaw. Close sandwiches.