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 sauce

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 wheat slider buns

PREPARATION

• 1

  Place a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula.

• 2

  Cook the beef until browned and nearly cooked through, then drain any excess fat from the pan.

• 3

  Add the finely diced yellow onion and green bell pepper to the skillet, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

• 4

  Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

• 5

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

• 6

  Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce has thickened and coated the beef thoroughly.

• 7

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

• 8

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