NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

7 oz 93% lean ground beef

0.5 whole whole wheat bun

0.5 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 cup yellow onion

0.5 cup green bell pepper

0.5 cup tomato sauce

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp dijon 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

PREPARATION

• 1

  Finely dice the yellow onion and green bell pepper.

• 2

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

• 3

  Add the onion and bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant.

• 4

  Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until fully browned.

• 5

  Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, coconut aminos, garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 6

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

• 7

  While the meat simmers, lightly toast the whole wheat bun in a toaster or under a broiler.

• 8

  Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom half of the toasted bun, top with the other half, and serve immediately.