This healthier version of Sloppy Joes includes more veggies and real garlic. Be sure to serve on whole wheat buns!
Ingredients
- lean ground beef: 1 pound
- carrots: 2 piece (chopped)
- onion: 0.25 cup (chopped)
- green bell pepper: 0.25 cup (chopped)
- garlic: 2 clove (minced)
- ketchup: 0.75 cup
- brown sugar: 1 Tbsp
- prepared yellow mustard: 1 tsp
- salt and ground black pepper: (to taste)
Metric Conversion
Stages of cooking
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, carrots, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain off liquids.
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Mix in ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard until thoroughly combined. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
