Healthier Sloppy Joes II

Name: Healthier Sloppy Joes II
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; ¼ cup chopped onion; ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper; 2 carrots, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard; ¾ cup ketchup; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Rating: 4.58 stars

48 Ratings
32 Reviews
13 Photos

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

By MakeItHealthy

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

30 mins

total:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 6 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 pound lean ground beef
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
¾ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 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.

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Step 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.

Editor's Note:

This recipe is a healthier version of Sloppy Joes II.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

252 calories; protein 14.3g; carbohydrates 13g; fat 15.8g; cholesterol 56.8mg; sodium 411.4mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (32)

Most helpful positive review

Sarah Jo

10/01/2012

I ran the onion red pepper carrots and garlic through the food processor to get a fine chop before sauteing it. I wanted a little smokier flavor I used half ketchup/half barbecue sauce. This sloppy joe recipe was okay--it worked for me because it used ingredients on hand and it was quick to make. I served this with ranch jo-jo potatoes and a veggie platter. Read More

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Tracy A. Yeakley-Gaylor

08/31/2018

my family including our 2 teenage boys loved this. it has a taste all of it's own no more canned stuff Read More

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48 Ratings

5 star values: 32
4 star values: 14
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 1

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Sarah Jo

10/01/2012

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Paula

Allstar

08/15/2012

I like sneaking extra veggies in dinner. I should have chopped the carrots much smaller but my husband and I didn't mind. Children would have. These burgers had a slightly spicy taste. I also lightened this recipe a bit by using Quorn instead of ground beef. Read More

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Cathy

07/28/2012

Very good! My family loved this recipe. I'm going to make one again! Read More

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(9)

DOROTHYMARIE

01/23/2014

Love it...always use it...red peppers not green...Made it many times for family and parties. 5 stars...adjust ingredients to taste...drain all fat...add water for consistency. Great Read More

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(5)

LaShawn Monigan

10/12/2014

Instead of using ground beef I used ground turkey Read More

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RuthAnn

06/15/2014

I adjusted for I had ingredients I had on hand. I use ground turkey a whole red pepper a whole small white onion & a whole small Purple Onion. And as I increase the veggies quite a bit I had increased the amount of ketchup used. Next time I think I might use canned diced tomatoes. It was amazing. I loved it.... loved it.....loved it. Read More

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paloma

11/21/2012

Loved it and a great way to sneak in veggies. I chopped the carrots too big the first time and it was a little dry for my taste so the second time around I used the slap chopper thing we have to get it super finely chopped. I increased the ketchup to a full cup to add a little more moisture and I loved it. Read More

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Aurora

08/16/2016

Fantastic! Super easy and healthy. I used some chilis in adobo sauce to give a kick and added crushed red pepper flakes. Used cabbage instead of bread for fewer calories. Thank you! Read More

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J and L

05/15/2016

Delicious and hubby loved it too! Increased bell pepper, carrot and garlic. Also added chopped celery (same amount as carrot and bell pepper). For the sauce I used ketchup and chilli sauce with a bit more prepared mustard than the recipe called for and a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce. Will definitely make again! Read More

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Tracy A. Yeakley-Gaylor

08/31/2018

my family including our 2 teenage boys loved this. it has a taste all of it's own no more canned stuff Read More

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Nutritional Information

Healthier Sloppy Joes II

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 251.8

% Daily Value *

protein: 29 %

carbohydrates: 4 %

dietary fiber: 4 %

fat: 24 %

saturated fat: 32 %

cholesterol: 19 %

vitamin a iu: 74 %

niacin equivalents: 54 %

vitamin b6: 19 %

vitamin c: 19 %

folate: 4 %

calcium: 3 %

iron: 9 %

magnesium: 9 %

potassium: 11 %

sodium: 17 %

thiamin: 9 %

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Sarah Jo

10/01/2012

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Paula

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08/15/2012

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Cathy

07/28/2012

Very good! My family loved this recipe. I'm going to make one again!

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DOROTHYMARIE

01/23/2014

Love it...always use it...red peppers not green...Made it many times for family and parties. 5 stars...adjust ingredients to taste...drain all fat...add water for consistency. Great

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LaShawn Monigan

10/12/2014

Instead of using ground beef I used ground turkey

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RuthAnn

06/15/2014

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paloma

11/21/2012

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Aurora

08/16/2016

Fantastic! Super easy and healthy. I used some chilis in adobo sauce to give a kick and added crushed red pepper flakes. Used cabbage instead of bread for fewer calories. Thank you!

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J and L