NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

7 oz 93% lean ground beef

1 whole whole wheat slider buns

0.25 cup yellow onion

0.25 cup green bell pepper

0.5 cup tomato sauce

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

0 tsp maple syrup

0.5 tsp garlic powder

0.5 tsp onion powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0 tsp olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  Add the diced yellow onion and green bell pepper, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened and translucent.

• 3

  Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned and no longer pink.

• 4

  Drain any excess fat from the skillet if necessary.

• 5

  Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 6

  Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 8-10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the flavors to meld.

• 7

  While the meat simmers, lightly toast the whole wheat slider buns in a toaster or under a broiler until golden.

• 8

  Spoon the sloppy joe mixture generously onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns, top with the other halves, and serve immediately.