Healthier Sloppy Joes II

This healthier version of sloppy joes includes more veggies and real garlic. Be sure to serve on whole wheat buns!

Original recipe makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
3/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • COOK

    30 mins

  • READY IN

    40 mins

Directions

  1. Heat skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir beef, onion, green bell pepper, carrots, and garlic until beef is browned, about 10 minutes. Drain off liquids.
  2. Stir in mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar and mix thoroughly. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 252 kcal
Carbohydrates: 13 g
Cholesterol: 57 mg
Fat: 15.8 g
Fiber: 0.9 g
Protein: 14.3 g
Sodium: 411 mg