NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

7 oz 93% lean ground beef

1 small whole wheat slider buns

0.25 cup tomato puree

0.25 cup yellow onion

0.25 cup green bell pepper

0.5 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

0.5 tsp pure maple syrup

0.5 tsp smoked paprika

0.5 tsp garlic powder

0.5 tsp onion powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• 2

  Dice the yellow onion and green bell pepper, then add them to the skillet and sauté until they are softened and fragrant.

• 3

  Add the ground beef to the pan, breaking it apart with a spatula until it is browned and cooked through.

• 4

  Stir in the tomato puree, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 5

  Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens and thoroughly coats the beef.

• 6

  Lightly toast the whole wheat slider buns in a separate pan or toaster until golden.

• 7

  Spoon the smoky beef mixture onto the toasted buns and serve immediately.