Lightened-Up Sloppy Joes
Lightened-Up Sloppy Joes deliver a tangy-sweet sauce with a rich, meaty bite, brightened by tender carrots and fragrant garlic. The lean beef and veggies create a balanced filling that’s hearty without feeling heavy, perfect piled onto whole wheat buns. Serve this crowd-pleaser for an easy weeknight dinner or casual game-day gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef, carrots, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until the beef is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain off the liquids.
- 2
Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard until fully mixed. Lower the heat to low and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 275.76 kcal Moderate
- Protein 13.91 g Good Source
- Carbs 19.04 g Moderate
- Total Fat 15.71 g High
- Saturated Fat 6.24 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 54.23 mg Moderate
- Sodium 377.9 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.83 g Low Source
- Sugar 12.11 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 22.54 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.52 mg Low Source
- Potassium 75.29 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 68.51 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 2.6 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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