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Healthy Sloppy Joes

Healthy Sloppy Joes: Quick & Delicious Family Favorite

Enjoy Healthy Sloppy Joes, a guilt-free family favorite that's quick to prepare, nutritious, and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Essential for sautéing the beef and vegetables.
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Choose high-quality, grass-fed for the best flavor.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Finely minced.
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper Finely diced.
For Seasoning and Sauce
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to taste preference.
  • to taste Black Pepper Adjust according to taste preference.
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced.
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce Forms the base of the dish.
  • 1/4 cup Unsweetened Ketchup Opt for a clean-label brand.
  • 1/4 cup Water Helps achieve desired sauce consistency.
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup Can be omitted for Whole30.
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar Adds acidity.
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder Adjust based on spice tolerance.
  • to taste Hot Sauce Optional.
For Serving
  • 4 buns Gluten-Free Hamburger Buns Optional: use baked sweet potatoes.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks for about 5 minutes until browned.
  2. Add minced onion and diced bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, water, maple syrup, vinegar, and chili powder. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Increase heat until mixture boils, then reduce to low. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving on gluten-free buns or over sweet potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 24gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. To freeze, cool completely and store in a zip-top bag for up to three months.

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