Healthier Sloppy Joes II

With more vegetables and real garlic, these sloppy joes just got a little healthier. Try serving this dish on whole wheat buns for added health benefits.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 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
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
• ¾ cup ketchup
• 2 carrots, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard

Recipe Instructions

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.

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.