Healthy Sloppy Joes

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   In a large saute pan (with lid) cook ground beef on medium-high heat until browned.

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   If necessary, drain any fat from pan.

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   Add garlic and stir to combine.

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   Add carrots and spinach to ground beef and stir until the spinach begins to wilt (approximately 1-2 minutes).

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   Add remaining ingredients (beans, tomatoes, green onion, mustard, vinegar, ketchup and maple syrup).

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   Reduce heat to medium and cover the pan.

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   Allow mixture to simmer, stirring occasionally, until completely cooked (approximately 8-10 minutes).

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   Remove from heat.

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   Toast the buns (if desired) and spoon mixture onto buns.

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    I added another handful of fresh spinach and some additional shredded carrots to the mixture right before serving so the Sloppy Joes would have a little fresh veggie crunch.

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    From a recipe for Buffalo Joes in Clean Eating Magazine.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.