NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

0.25 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

7 oz ground beef 93% lean

0.25 cup yellow onion

0.25 cup green bell pepper

1 clove garlic

0.25 cup tomato puree

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp coconut aminos

0.5 tsp yellow mustard

0.25 tsp smoked paprika

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

2 whole whole wheat slider buns

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 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

• 3

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

• 4

  Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 60 seconds until fragrant.

• 5

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

• 6

  Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the flavors to meld.

• 7

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

• 8

  Spoon the sloppy joe mixture generously onto the bottom halves of the buns and cover with the tops to serve.