NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz Ground beef (93% lean)

0.25 cup Yellow onion

0.25 cup Green bell pepper

1 clove Garlic

0.5 cup Tomato puree

1 tbsp Yellow mustard

1 tsp Maple syrup

1 tsp Apple cider vinegar

0.5 tsp Smoked paprika

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

2 small Whole wheat slider buns

PREPARATION

• 1

  Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

• 2

  Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon until browned and fully cooked.

• 3

  Drain any excess fat from the pan to keep the meal clean and lean.

• 4

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

• 5

  Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.

• 6

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

• 7

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

• 8

  While the beef simmers, split the whole wheat slider buns and lightly toast them in a toaster oven or dry pan until golden.

• 9

  Spoon the warm sloppy joe mixture generously onto the bottom half of each toasted bun and top with the remaining halves.