Budget Bytes Sloppy Joes
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- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
3/4 cup dry brown lentils1 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium vidalia (or sweet) onion1 medium green bell pepper 1 tsp minced garlic 1 lb. extra lean ground beef (93/7) 3 oz. tomato paste 3 Tbsp cider vinegar 3 Tbsp brown sugar 1/2 Tbsp dijon mustard (optional) 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp chili powder
STEP 1 (the lentils): If you are using lentils, begin cooking them first. Sort through 3/4 cup of dry brown lentils to remove any stones or debris. Give them a rinse under cool water. Bring 1.5 cups of water up to a boil and then add the lentils. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes. Test the lentils to make sure they are tender and then drain in a colander. Set the cooked lentils aside until you are ready to add them to the sloppy joe's. These can be simmering while you make the rest of the sloppy joe's.
STEP 2: Chop the onion into small pieces and add it to a large skillet along with the olive oil and minced garlic. Cook over medium heat.
STEP 3: While the onion and garlic are cooking, cut the bell pepper into small pieces and add it to the skillet as well. Cook until all of the vegetables are soft and transparent (about 5 minutes).
STEP 4: Add the ground beef and continue to cook until no red remains (about 7-10 minutes).
STEP 5: Add the tomato paste, cider vinegar, brown sugar, dijon, chili powder, and salt. Stir well and heat through (about 5 minutes).
STEP 6: Stir in the cooked lentils and heat through if needed (5 minutes). Serve warm on a whole wheat bun!
Serving Size: makes 8 servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LOSINGAMY.
STEP 2: Chop the onion into small pieces and add it to a large skillet along with the olive oil and minced garlic. Cook over medium heat.
STEP 3: While the onion and garlic are cooking, cut the bell pepper into small pieces and add it to the skillet as well. Cook until all of the vegetables are soft and transparent (about 5 minutes).
STEP 4: Add the ground beef and continue to cook until no red remains (about 7-10 minutes).
STEP 5: Add the tomato paste, cider vinegar, brown sugar, dijon, chili powder, and salt. Stir well and heat through (about 5 minutes).
STEP 6: Stir in the cooked lentils and heat through if needed (5 minutes). Serve warm on a whole wheat bun!
Serving Size: makes 8 servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LOSINGAMY.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 229.2
- Total Fat: 13.7 g
- Cholesterol: 42.5 mg
- Sodium: 367.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 15.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.1 g
- Protein: 13.0 g
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