Healthier Sloppy Joes II

6 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Ready In: 40 min

“This healthier version of sloppy joes includes more veggies and real garlic. Be sure to serve on whole wheat buns!” - by MakeItHealthy

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
3/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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Directions

Heat skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir beef, onion, green bell pepper, carrots, and garlic until beef is browned, about 10 minutes. Drain off liquids.
Stir in mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar and mix thoroughly. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
252 cal
13%

Fat
15.8 g
24%

Carbs
13 g
4%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (6)

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Sarah Jo

Oct. 1, 2012

"I ran the onion, red pepper, carrots and garlic through the food processor to get a fine chop before sauteing it. I wanted a little smokier flavor, I used half ketchup/half barbecue sauce. This sloppy..." See more joe recipe was okay--it worked for me because it used ingredients on hand and it was quick to make. I served this with ranch jo-jo potatoes and a veggie platter."

Cathy

Jul. 28, 2012

"Very good! My family loved this recipe. I'm going to make one again!..." See more"

Paula

Aug. 15, 2012

"I like sneaking extra veggies in dinner. I should have chopped the carrots much smaller, but my husband and I didn't mind. Children would have. These burgers had a slightly spicy taste. I also lighten..." See moreed this recipe a bit by using Quorn instead of ground beef."

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