NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

8 oz 93% lean ground beef

0.25 cup tomato puree

0.5 tsp maple syrup

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp yellow mustard

0.25 cup yellow onion

0.25 cup green bell pepper

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 small whole wheat slider buns

PREPARATION

• 1

  Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned and cooked through.

• 2

  Stir in the finely diced onion and green bell pepper, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender and translucent.

• 3

  Pour in the tomato puree, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 4

  Reduce heat to low and simmer the mixture for 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the flavors to meld together.

• 5

  While the meat simmers, lightly toast the whole wheat slider buns in a dry pan or toaster until golden brown.

• 6

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