NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

7 oz 93% lean ground beef

0.5 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 cup yellow onion

0.25 cup green bell pepper

1 clove garlic

0.25 cup tomato sauce

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tbsp coconut aminos

1 tsp yellow mustard

0.5 tsp chili powder

0.25 tsp smoked paprika

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 whole whole wheat slider buns

PREPARATION

• 1

  Finely dice the yellow onion and green bell pepper; mince the garlic.

• 2

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

• 3

  Add the onion and bell pepper to the skillet, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.

• 4

  Add the lean ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.

• 5

  Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

• 6

  Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, coconut aminos, yellow mustard, chili powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 7

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

• 8

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

• 9

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