Sloppy Joes

Servings

Serving size

about 1 1/2 cups Sloppy Joe filling on a bun

COOKING TIME

30 Minutes

This recipe can easily be multiplied and divided by 2. This recipe makes great leftovers. Reheat gently.

Serve with Home Fries or Low Sodium Home Fries or Roasted Yams with Rosemary or Yam Home Fries

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Serve with or Baked Sweet Potato or Home Fries or Low Sodium Home Fries or Roasted Yams with Rosemary or Yam Home Fries

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Serve with Creamy Cauliflower or Mashed Parsnips or Pan Grilled Asparagus or Pan Grilled Broccoli or Parsnip French Fries or Roasted Broccoli with Garlic

Ingredients

1 tsp. Olive oil

1 large White onions (diced)

1 Medium stalk Celery, raw (diced)

1 large Carrots, raw (peeled and diced)

1 small Green bell peppers (diced)

4 4 ounces Beef, ground, 97% lean meat / 3% fat, raw

1 Tbsp. Red wine vinegar

1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

1/2 tsp. Paprika

2 Tbsp. No salt added tomato paste

1 to taste Black pepper

1 1/2 cup Water

4 roll Whole wheat hamburger buns (or gluten-free hamburger buns)

Instructions

Place the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, carrot, and bell pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the ground beef and cook, stirring frequently, until it is browned.

Add the vinegar, Worcestershire, paprika, tomato paste, pepper and water. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve over lightly toasted hamburger buns.

Serve this recipe with one of these Breakfast side dishes.

Home Fries

Place the diced potatoes in a glass bowl and put the bowl in the microwave. Set for one minute on high. After the minute is up stir the potatoes and let rest. Place a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Spray lightly with oil and when the pan is hot…

Low Sodium Home Fries

Roasted Yams with Rosemary

Place a large skillet in the oven and preheat the oven to 375°F. When the oven is hot, add the teaspoon of olive oil to the pan with the onions. Stir well and return the pan to the oven. Stir the onions about every 5 minutes. After 10 minutes add…

Yam Home Fries

Place a large skillet in the oven and preheat oven to 325°F. When the pan is hot, add the butter, shallot, and yams. Return the pan to the oven and cook for about ten minutes. Stir the yams and continue to roast in the oven stirring every 8 – 10…

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Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.

Baked Sweet Potato

Wash the yam well. Place the yam on a sheet of aluminum foil and place in the oven. Set the temperature to 325°F. Bake the potato for about 40 minutes until it is soft. You’ll know because it will give slightly when squeezed. Serve with the butter and goat cheese.…

Home Fries

Low Sodium Home Fries

Roasted Yams with Rosemary

Yam Home Fries

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Serve this recipe with one of these vegetable side dishes.

Creamy Cauliflower

Place the water in a medium stock pot fitted with a steamer basket over high heat. Place the cauliflower in the steamer basket and steam for about 20 – 25 minutes until soft. Using a blender or a stick blender puree until smooth. Add the light coconut milk and salt…

Mashed Parsnips

Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. Add the parsnips to the stock pot and make sure they are covered by at least an inch of water. Bring to boil and then reduce heat until the water is simmering. Cook the parsnips about 15 – 20…

Pan Grilled Asparagus

Cut the woody ends off the base of the asparagus spears. Heat 1 quart of water in a shallow pan over medium-high heat. The water should never come to a full boil. Place the asparagus in the water and cook for about 5 – 7 minutes until the spears begin…

Pan Grilled Broccoli

Trim the bottom inch of the stem from the broccoli. Using a vegetable peeler, peel the tough outer layer from the stems. Heat 1 quart of water in a large sauce pan or stock pot fitted with a steamer basket over high heat. When the water is boiling, add the…

Parsnip French Fries

Peel the parsnips and cut lengthwise into the shape of thick French fries. Place them in a mixing bowl with cold water and ice cubes. Soak for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F. After soaking the parsnips, drain them and then pat dry with a paper towel. Place the parsnips…

Roasted Broccoli with Garlic

Preheat the oven to 325F. Place the olive oil in a large skillet on the range over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and cook slowly, stirring frequently, adjusting the heat so that the garlic doesn’t brown. After 3 minutes, add the broccoli, salt, and pepper, and toss well. Place…

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Special Diet Information

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GERD / Acid Reflux

This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Lactose

This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Serve on a gluten-free bun.

Sodium

This is a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

I love Sloppy Joes. It’s one of those comfort foods that’s cheap, easy to make and it can be really good for you. Choose lean ground beef, fresh veggies and these simple spices rather than getting your Sloppy Joe out of a can or a seasoning packet. Lower in fat and salt, with a fresh homemade taste, this recipe won’t take much longer than the “instant” mixes.

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Mark Twain, Author