NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

7 oz 93% lean ground beef

0 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 cup yellow onion

0.25 cup green bell pepper

1 clove garlic

0.33 cup tomato puree

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp yellow mustard

1 tsp coconut aminos

0.25 tsp smoked paprika

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

2 small whole wheat slider buns

PREPARATION

• 1

  Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• 2

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

• 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 1 minute until aromatic.

• 5

  Add the tomato puree, tomato paste, yellow mustard, coconut aminos, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 6

  Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for 8-10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the flavors to meld.

• 7

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

• 8

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