Healthy Sloppy Joes
Lentils and carrots bring a sneaky twist to the classic American comfort food. These Healthy Sloppy Joes are so flavorful, you won't even notice the extra veggies!
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 203kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (90% lean)
- 1 onion, minced
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 c cooked lentils
For the Sauce
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- ½ c white vinegar
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoon molasses
- 2 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 c water
Instructions
- In a large frying pan, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the onion and grated carrot. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, until the onion begins to soften.
- Add the lentils and sauce ingredients (except the water). Mix well.
- Add the water and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your liking.
Notes
We updated this recipe fro 2014 in February 2018. We made the Sloppy Joe's even tastier! Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.1g | Protein: 16.1g | Fat: 2.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 337mg | Fiber: 9.5g | Sugar: 10.2g