Healthy Sloppy Joes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-5 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
Ingredients
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1 Tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 small bell pepper, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb ground beef
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
2 Tbsp tomato paste
2 Tbsp honey or coconut sugar
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 tsp yellow mustard
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika (increase to 1 tsp if you like it strong)
1 tsp salt, more as needed
1/8 tsp black pepper
Sprouted Ezekiel buns for serving
Instructions
- In a large 12-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until softened and the onions are translucent and golden, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spatula, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, honey, vinegar, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and simmer 8-12 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve on hamburger buns and enjoy with a side salad or other side of choice.
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