Lightened up Sloppy Joes Recipe

Name: Lightened up Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 14 lbs lean ground beef; ¾ cup onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ½ cup green pepper, diced; ¾ cup great northern bean, preferably low sodium, drained and rinsed; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon molasses; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; ¾ teaspoon mustard powder; ¾ teaspoon salt; black pepper, about a dash

Servings: persons

1 14 lbs lean ground beef
¾ cup onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup green pepper, diced
¾ cup great northern bean, preferably low sodium, drained and rinsed
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¾ teaspoon mustard powder
¾ teaspoon salt
black pepper, about a dash

1
Spray a small skillet with cooking spray and cook the onions till they're fragrant and begin to brown.
2
In a larger skillet, brown the meat for about 5 minutes.
3
Drain as much fat from the meat as possible.
4
Add the cooked onions, garlic and diced pepper.
5
Cook the mixture for about 5 more minutes.
6
Add in the rest of the ingredients.
7
Simmer until the mixture thickens.
8
Serve 1/2 cup of mixture on hamburger buns and enjoy!

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 14 lbs lean ground beef, ¾ cup onion, diced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, ½ cup green pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Lightened up 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.

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