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

0.25 cup tomato puree

1 tsp tomato paste

1 tsp yellow mustard

1 tsp coconut aminos

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp smoked paprika

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0 tsp extra virgin olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Finely dice the yellow onion and green bell pepper.

• 2

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

• 3

  Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.

• 4

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

• 5

  Stir in the tomato puree, tomato paste, yellow mustard, coconut aminos, garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 6

  Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for 5-7 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 separate pan or toaster oven until golden.

• 8

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