Fall Vegetable Sloppy Joes Recipe

Name: Fall Vegetable Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups shredded peeled butternut squash; 2 medium parsnips, peeled and shredded; 2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded; 1 can (12 ounces) cola; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato paste; 1 cup water; 1/3 cup honey mustard; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1-1/4 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 18 hamburger buns, split

Servings: persons

8 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups shredded peeled butternut squash
2 medium parsnips, peeled and shredded
2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded
1 can (12 ounces) cola
1 can (8 ounces) tomato paste
1 cup water
1/3 cup honey mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
18 hamburger buns, split

1
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings. In the same skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, 10-12 minutes, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain.
2
Transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Stir in squash, parsnips, carrots, cola, tomato paste, water, mustard and seasonings. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, 4-5 hours. Stir in bacon. Serve on buns.
3
Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

3429

kcal

Calories

273

Fat

Carbs

200

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces, 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean), 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Fall Vegetable Sloppy Joes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fall Vegetable Sloppy Joes

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