Healthier Sloppy Joes II

Name: Healthier Sloppy Joes II
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 0.25 cup chopped onion; 0.25 cup chopped green bell pepper; 2 carrots, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard; 0.75 cup ketchup; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; salt and ground black pepper to taste

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

Recipe by MakeItHealthy

Updated on August 2, 2022

close up view of a Sloppy Joe sandwich with tortilla chips on a white plate

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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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

Directions

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.
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
16g	Fat
13g	Carbs
14g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 252
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g	20%
Saturated Fat 6g	32%
Cholesterol 57mg	19%
Sodium 411mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 14g
Vitamin C 12mg	58%
Calcium 25mg	2%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 406mg	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.