NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

7 oz 93% lean ground beef

1 whole whole wheat slider buns

0.25 cup tomato puree

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tbsp coconut aminos

1 tsp yellow mustard

0.25 cup yellow onion

0.25 cup green bell pepper

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp chili powder

0.25 tsp smoked paprika

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 tsp avocado oil

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  Heat the avocado 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 softened and translucent.

• 4

  Add the ground beef and minced garlic to the pan, breaking the meat apart with a spatula until fully browned.

• 5

  Stir in the tomato puree, tomato paste, coconut aminos, yellow mustard, chili powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 6

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

• 7

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

• 8

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