Real Food Sloppy Joes!

My poor daughter recently said to me, “Mom I keep reading all these books that talk about Sloppy Joes, and I’ve never had one before. Can you please make some so I can finally try it like everyone else??” Gosh, she is so deprived!

Seriously though, if that’s her biggest problem this week I will gladly take it. Not to mention it was a “problem” easily solved with this recipe below. And just for the record, both kids went back for seconds. I hope your family enjoys it as much as mine did! :)

Sloppy Joes

4.86 from 35 votes

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: homemade snack

Dietary Restriction: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Peanut/Tree-Nut Free

Active Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings (Adjust to suit): 4 people

Calories: 396 kcal

My poor daughter recently said to me, "Mom I keep reading all these books that talk about Sloppy Joes, and I've never had one before. Can you please make it so I can finally try it like everyone else??"

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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, 15 ounce
• 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!)

Instructions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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!

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Recipe Notes

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

Sloppy Joes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 396 Calories from Fat 243

% Daily Value*

Fat 27g42%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Cholesterol 81mg27%

Sodium 1304mg57%

Potassium 988mg28%

Carbohydrates 18g6%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 13g14%

Protein 22g44%

Vitamin A 3550IU71%

Vitamin C 14.9mg18%

Calcium 56mg6%

Iron 4.1mg23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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