Healthier Sloppy Joes

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

1/2 lb

lean ground beef

2/3 cup

finely chopped carrots

1/3 cup

finely chopped celery

1/3 cup

finely chopped green bell pepper

1/3 cup

finely chopped red bell pepper

1/2

small yellow onion (finely chopped)

2 cloves

garlic (minced)

1 tbsp

brown sugar

2 tsp

red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp

Worcestershire sauce

1 1/4 cups

tomato sauce

1/4 cup

ketchup

1/3 cup

water

1/2 tsp

smoked paprika (optional)

salt and pepper (to taste)

buns (for serving)

NOTES

Added half a teaspoon of each: onion powder, garlic powder, dried mustard,

Meissa Powers • 2019-03-23