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Hidden veggie sloppy joes on soft buns

Hidden-Veggie Sloppy Joes

Classic sloppy joes made healthier with finely chopped vegetables blended into a rich, kid-friendly sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 carrot finely grated
  • 1/2 bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 hamburger buns

Method
 

  1. Cook ground meat in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
  2. Add onion, carrot, and bell pepper; cook 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
  4. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Serve warm on buns.

Notes

  • Use zucchini instead of bell pepper.
  • Make it spicier with a pinch of chili powder.
  • Double the batch and freeze half.