Recipe of the Week
From the taste kitchen of Dr. Sarah Laginess and Family
Real Food Sloppy Joes!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 1 rib celery diced
- 1 carrot peeled and diced
- 1 pound ground beef grass-fed recommended
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- pepper to taste
- 1 can tomato sauce plain
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon Optional: This was the “secret” ingredient that reminded me of the Sloppy Joes from my childhood, but I realize it’s out of the ordinary so decide for yourself if you like this addition!
- whole-wheat buns toasted, for serving (for sliders use small buns or dinner rolls!)
DIRECTIONS
- Heat the oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onion, celery and carrot and cook until they begin to soften but not brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and garlic, and cook while breaking up the meat with a spatula. Season with the salt and pepper. Continue to cook until the meat has browned all the way through. Drain the excess fat and discard.
- Add the tomato sauce, honey, chili powder, vinegar, mustard, and cinnamon (if using) to the pan and simmer over low heat until the sauce thickens, about 10 to 15 minutes. Serve warm with whole-wheat buns and some yummy vegetables on the side. Enjoy!
Notes:
You could also use lettuce to make a sloppy joe lettuce wrap
Source:
https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/recipe-real-food-sloppy-joes/
