NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6.5 oz 93% Lean ground beef

1 bun whole wheat slider buns

0.25 cup tomato puree

0.25 cup yellow onion

0.25 cup green bell pepper

0 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp smoked paprika

0.5 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp yellow mustard

0 tsp pure maple syrup

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 cup red onion

PREPARATION

• 1

  Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef, diced yellow onion, and diced green bell pepper.

• 2

  Cook until the beef is fully browned and the vegetables have softened, using a spatula to break the meat into small crumbles.

• 3

  Stir in the tomato puree, smoked paprika, garlic powder, yellow mustard, maple syrup, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.

• 4

  Reduce the heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened and flavors have melded.

• 5

  While the meat is simmering, heat the olive oil in a separate small non-stick pan over medium heat.

• 6

  Add the thinly sliced red onions to the small pan and sauté, stirring frequently, until they are dark golden brown and crispy.

• 7

  Lightly toast the whole wheat slider buns in a toaster or under a broiler until the edges are crisp.

• 8

  Spoon the smoky beef mixture generously onto the bottom halves of the toasted slider buns.

• 9

  Top the beef with the crispy red onions and place the top bun halves over the onions.

• 10

  Serve immediately while the sliders are hot and the onions are crunchy.