Healthier Sloppy Joes

For healthier Sloppy Joes that are loaded with flavor, just add two carrots and two cloves of garlic, then serve it up on a whole wheat bun.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 252 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, carrots, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain off liquids.

Step 2

Mix in ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard until thoroughly combined. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.