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hidden-veggie sloppy joes

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: 30-Minute Dinners, Budget-Friendly Meals, Comfort Food, Family Dinners, Family Favorites, Pantry Staple Recipes, Quick u0026amp; Easy
Calories: 300
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

u003cliu003eUse zucchini instead of bell pepper.u003cbru003eMake it spicier with a pinch of chili powder.u003cbru003eDouble the batch and freeze half.u003c/liu003e