Healthier Sloppy Joes

Try my version of Healthier Sloppy Joes by sneaking in a few extra veggies into the ground beef, then switching up buns for different vegetable vessels that provide nutrients. Potatoes, peppers and zucchini can be the perfect vessel to enjoy your sloppy joes!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef 80-90% lean, cooked and drained.
1 can Sloppy Joe sauce 15oz
1 tsp olive oil
2 large carrots grated
1 small Vidalia onion chopped
Zucchini
Green bell peppers
Russet Potatoes
1 tsp olive oil
salt pepper (or your favorite seasoning)

Disclaimer:

Nutritional Information is provided as a courtesy only and should be viewed as an estimate. Ingredients can vary with brands and size and Inspiration Apron makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400℉ and start browning your ground beef in a large frying pan on medium heat.
Prepare veggie vessels by washing, drying, then cutting and scooping out seeds (as shown in photo.)
Place on a baking sheet.
Brush a light coat of olive oil on outside and top edges of vegetable vessels.
Next, sprinkle with a dash of salt and pepper or your favorite seasoning.
While your ground beef is browning, add 1 teaspoon olive oil to a separate small sauté pan and heat on medium high.
Add the grated carrots and chopped onions and sauté while stirring until tender and slightly browned, about 3-5 minutes.
After ground beef has been browned and drained, add carrots, onions and sloppy joe sauce.
Mix together and cook on med-low, stirring occasionally. Cook for at least 5-8 minutes.
Load up your veggie vessels as full as you’d like and top with sharp cheddar cheese if you want for an extra layer of flavor.
Bake in preheated oven for 20-15 minutes, or until cheese is browned and veggie vessel is tender. Let cool 3 minutes, then serve immediately.

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