NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

7 oz 93% lean ground beef

0.25 cup yellow onion

0.25 cup green bell pepper

1 clove garlic

0.25 cup tomato puree

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp coconut aminos

0.25 tsp yellow mustard

0.25 tsp smoked paprika

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 whole sprouted grain slider buns

0 tsp extra virgin olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  Add the diced yellow onion and green bell pepper to the skillet, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

• 3

  Increase the heat slightly and add the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon until browned and fully cooked.

• 4

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

• 5

  Add the tomato puree, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, and yellow mustard, stirring well to combine.

• 6

  Season the mixture with smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 7

  Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-8 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the flavors to meld.

• 8

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

• 9

  Spoon the sloppy joe mixture generously onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns and top with the remaining halves.