Lentil Sloppy Joes Recipe

Name: Lentil Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 small onion, finely chopped; 1 small carrot, finely chopped; 1/2 bell pepper (red or green), finely chopped; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1/2 cup dried brown lentils, picked over and rinsed; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 8 ounces ground beef; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 6 whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted; 6 slices cheddar cheese; Sliced pickles and/or pickled jalapeno peppers, for topping (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
1 small carrot, finely chopped
1/2 bell pepper (red or green), finely chopped
1/2 cup ketchup
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup dried brown lentils, picked over and rinsed
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 ounces ground beef
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
6 whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted
6 slices cheddar cheese
Sliced pickles and/or pickled jalapeno peppers, for topping (optional)

1
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onion, carrot, bell pepper and 2 tablespoons ketchup and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly soft, about 3 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
4
Add the lentils, oregano and 4 cups water; bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes, then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the lentils are tender and the water is absorbed, 35 to 40 minutes (add up to 1 more cup water if necessary).
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
7
Add the beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it begins to brown, about 2 minutes.
8
Add the Worcestershire sauce and the remaining 6 tablespoons ketchup and cook, stirring, until combined.
9
Add the lentil mixture and 1 cup water and cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are soft and the mixture thickens, about 8 minutes.
10
Season with salt and pepper.
11
Fill the buns with the cheese and lentil mixture.
12
Top with pickles and/or pickled jalapenos.
13
Photograph by Lisa Shin

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/2 small onion, finely chopped, 1 small carrot, finely chopped, 1/2 bell pepper (red or green), finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Lentil 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.

Lentil Sloppy Joes

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