Garden Sloppy Joes

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped or shredded
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 pound lean ground meat (15% fat) (turkey, chicken or beef)
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 can (15 ounces) whole tomatoes, crushed
• 1 can (8 ounces) mushrooms or 1/2 pound chopped fresh mushrooms
• 1⁄4 cup barbecue sauce
• 6 whole wheat buns, split in half to make 12

Saute onions, carrots, green pepper and ground meat in a 2-3 quart saucepan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
Add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, mushrooms and barbecue sauce.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally.
Toast buns if desired. Spoon sauce over bun halves. Serve open-faced.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.