NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5.25 oz 93% lean ground beef

1 small whole wheat slider buns

0.25 oz sharp cheddar cheese

0.25 cup yellow onion

0.25 cup green bell pepper

0.25 cup tomato sauce

1 tsp yellow mustard

1 tsp coconut aminos

0.5 tsp garlic powder

0.5 tsp onion powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0 tsp avocado oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Heat avocado oil in a large 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 fragrant.

• 3

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

• 4

  Stir in the tomato sauce, yellow mustard, coconut aminos, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 5

  Reduce heat to low and simmer the mixture for 5-7 minutes until the sauce has thickened and coated the beef thoroughly.

• 6

  While the meat simmers, lightly toast the whole wheat slider buns in a separate pan or toaster oven.

• 7

  Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom half of each toasted bun and top with the sharp cheddar cheese.

• 8

  Place the top bun over the cheese and serve immediately while the cheese is melty and the buns are warm.