Veggie Loaded Sloppy Joes
Cooking Utensils
knife, skillet, small mixing bowl, spoon
Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
25 Minutes
Looking to increase your veggie intake but still want that traditional Sloppy Joe flavor. Try this healthier alternative rich with fiber, iron, and Vitamin C!
Health Information
Basic Nutrition
Serving Size: 3/4 cup meat + 1 bun
Serves 6
Food Group Servings
Macronutrients
Micronutrients
Ingredients
1 small, green bell pepper, diced
1 small, red bell pepper, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 pound, 93% ground beef, ideally grass-fed
Oil (Olive, canola, etc.)- spray okay too
6 whole grain sandwich buns
Others
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons mustard
Instructions
Step 1:
Spray a medium skillet with the cooking spray over medium heat.
Step 2:
Add the ground beef, diced peppers and onion to the skillet. Cook on medium heat until beef is cooked thoroughly, about 8-10 minutes.
Step 3:
While the beef is cooking, mix the vinegar, ketchup and mustard together. Add this mixture to the beef and simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes.
Step 4
Scoop one portion onto each sandwhich bun. For extra flavor and if available, top each with a lice of sweet onion.
Recipe adapted from eatright.org
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