Healthy Sloppy Joes
Indulge in the flavors of these Healthy Sloppy Joes, a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite! Made with lean ground beef and wholesome ingredients, this one-pan recipe is not only quick to prepare but also family-friendly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 21 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef (90% lean)
- medium yellow onion, minced
- cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- cup tomato sauce
- cup unsweetened Primal Kitchen ketchup
- 4 gluten-free buns or baked sweet potatoes
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and brown for about 5 minutes, breaking it apart while cooking.
- Drain excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon.
- Saut onions and bell pepper for 4-5 minutes until soft; add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, water, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, and hot sauce (if using). Mix well.
- Bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt as needed before serving on toasted buns or sweet potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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