Food, Health & Fitness
Pahrump Valley Gazette, Thursday, January 16, 1997 25
;iS the idea that grief
Great Sandwiches come sloppy
The popularity of the original "sloppy joe sand-
wich makes it an easy menu choice, whether plan-
ning a family supper, a child's birthday party or an
after-the-game gathering for the team. This recipe
for Sloppy Sirloin Sandwiches, created by Whirl-
pool Corporation home economists, is an updated
version of the old favorite. It calls for ground
sirloin instead of hamburger, reducing its fat con-
tent, and chunky tomato sauce, simplifying its
preparation. The microwave cooking instructions
provide another advantage, a shortened cooking
time - always welcome by the busy cook!
Sloppy Sirloin Sandwiches
(8 Sandwiches) 1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 lb. ground sirloin 1/2 cup catsup
1 can (15 oz.) chunky tomato sauce with 1 tablespoon vinegar
onions, celery and green peppers 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar 8 hamburger buns
Crumble ground sirloin into medium-size glass
mixing bowl. Microwave, uncovered, at HIGH
(100%) for 5 minutes, stirring 3 times. Spoon off
excess liquid. Stir in remaining ingredients. Micro-
wave at HIGH for 8 minutes or until thoroughly
heated, stirring halfway through cooking time.
Nutrition Information (filling for I sandwich, no
bun): 193 calories, 15g protein, lOg fat, 46mg choles-
terol, lOg carbohydrates, 358 mg sodium.
MICRO-COOKING GROUND BEEF: Defrost
and micro-cook ground meat in one easy step. Place a
block of frozen ground meat in a glass bowl or baking
dish. Defrost, using the methodprovided by microwave
oven manufacturer. Then break up the thawed ground
meat with a fork. For I pound of beef, continue cooking
at HIGH (100%) for 5 minutes, or until no longer pink,
stirring 3 times. Microwave cooking extracts more fat
than conventional cooking of ground meat, so spoon off
any excess fat during micro-cooking.
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January is National Eye Care Month
Pahrump- Start the new year off right by making eye
safety and medical eye examinations part of your family' s
health routine.
January marks the observance of Na-
tional Eye Care Month and the
American Academy of Ophthal-
mology urges everyone to get
a medical eye examination,
as well as, make eye safety
a priority for your family.
"It is extremely impor-
tant to have your eyes
checked on a regular ba-
sis," said local
opthalmologist Helga F.
Pizio, MD. "Many of the
most common forms of eye
disease, such as glaucoma,
cataract, and diabetic retin-
opathy, when caught in the
early stages can be successfully
treated. If not caught in time, these
diseases can lead to visual loss and blind-
nesL"
Beyond getting regular eye examinations, incorporate
some common sense rules to reduce the risks of eye
injuries and trauma.
Injuries from toys are the leading causes of blindness
among children. Watcfi out for toys with a projectile or
long, protruding parts. Air-powered guns, such as
BB and pellet guns are responsible for more
than 1,000 eye injuries each year, but
even seemingly harmless toys such
as stuffed animals may have sharp
whiskers or other parts that can
prove hazardous. Fireworks,
especially bottle rockets, are
d also dangerous, and result
in 6,000 eye injuries annu-
ally.
The Academy also urges
everyone to wear protective
eyegear when playing
sports, no matter what your
age is. Baseball and basket-
ball results in the most injuries,
but it is estimated that 90% of
injuries could be prevented by wear-
ing protective eyegear.
"It is important to teach your children about
playing safely and make sure that they are properly
supervised by adult," Dr. Pizio said. "Your eyesight is
precious. Make it part of your family's New Year health
plan."
