(Points for each ingredient in parenthesis below)
1 to 1.5 lbs of ground bison (or beef)--either amount of ground meat works, don't worry! (16-24 pts, depending on whether you use 1 or 1.5 lbs of meat)
1 large onion, finely chopped (0)
1 large bell pepper, any color, finely chopped (0)
1 6oz can of tomato paste (1)
2 6oz cans of water (0)
1 T cornstarch or potato starch (0)
1.5 t chili powder (0)
2 t salt (0)
1 t freshly ground black pepper (0)
1/8-1/4 t cayenne (optional--my kids like it with 1/8 t) (0)
1 T sugar (1)
1 pound serves 4 open faced sandwiches, 1.5 pounds serves 6 open faced sandwiches.
19 points total divided by 4 servings=4.75 1 lb=5 points/serving
27 points total divided by 6 servings=4.5 1.5 lbs=5 points/serving
And then of course you'll need to add bread and cheese! We buy Udi's gluten free buns (5 points/bun) and Deli Select American Cheese (2 points/slice).
This is adapted a bit from You Won't Believe it's Gluten Free Cookbook. I make this often and if I'm really on the ball I make a huge quadruple batch and freeze them in 4 containers.
In a large pan brown the ground beef, onion, and bell pepper. Once the meat is cooked through (no longer pink), add the tomato paste and 1 can of water. Mix the starch with the remaining can of water. Whisk well and add to the pan. Add the spices and stir. Bring to a simmer.
Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.
We serve with open faced gluten free buns, cheese broiled on top. Yum!
