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Savory Healthy Sloppy Joes

Savory Healthy Sloppy Joes That Whip Up in 30 Minutes

Enjoy these Savory Healthy Sloppy Joes that bring families together with nostalgia and health in mind.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or omit for oil-free cooking
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey for lower fat
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce homemade or low-sodium for health
  • ½ cup Unsweetened Ketchup all-natural options recommended
  • ¼ cup Pure Maple Syrup omit for Whole30, substitute with honey
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar or lemon juice as alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder swap with paprika for milder taste
  • to taste Hot Sauce (optional) omit for milder dish
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion or shallots for milder flavor
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper can substitute with red or yellow
  • 2 cloves Garlic Cloves or garlic powder as alternative
For Serving
  • 4 buns Gluten-Free Buns or baked sweet potatoes
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt adjust based on taste
  • to taste Ground Black Pepper freshly cracked for best flavor
  • ¼ cup Water or broth for enhanced flavor

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and brown for about 5 minutes.
  2. Add chopped yellow onion and diced green bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper; sauté for 4-5 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in tomato sauce, ketchup, water, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and chili powder. Mix until combined.
  5. Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes until thickened.
  6. Serve hot on toasted gluten-free buns or over baked sweet potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

For the healthiest option, choose lean meat and drain fat well after cooking the meat. Add extra veggies as desired.

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