NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

7 oz 93% lean ground beef

0.25 cup yellow onion

0.25 cup green bell pepper

1 clove garlic

0.5 cup tomato puree

1 tbsp coconut aminos

1 tsp yellow mustard

0.25 tsp smoked paprika

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 small whole grain slider buns

0 tsp extra virgin olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  Add the diced yellow onion and green bell pepper, sautéing for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.

• 3

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

• 4

  Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until aromatic.

• 5

  Pour in the tomato puree, coconut aminos, yellow mustard, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 6

  Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for 8 to 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the flavors to meld.

• 7

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

• 8

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