BEEF & VEGGIE SLOPPY JOES

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I'm always looking for ways to serve my family healthy and delicious food, so I started experimenting with my favorite veggies and ground beef. I came up with this favorite that my three kids actually request! This healthy take on sloppy joes reminds me of my own childhood. -Megan Niebuhr, Yakima Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5h35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 medium carrots, shredded
1 medium yellow summer squash, shredded
1 medium zucchini, shredded
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 3 teaspoons dried basil
3 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
10 whole wheat hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 13 ingredients. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Drain; transfer beef to slow cooker. Stir to combine., Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until heated through and vegetables are tender. Using a slotted spoon, serve beef mixture on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Robert Lungu
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These sloppy joes are the best I've ever had!


Landon Eason
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I've made these sloppy joes several times now and they're always a hit.


Abu Sayed Hasan
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sloppy joes turned out really bland.


Iker Garcia
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These sloppy joes were amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Stephen Kraus
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Overall, I thought these sloppy joes were pretty good. They were easy to make and they tasted good.


Benjamin Consider
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These sloppy joes were a little dry for my taste. I think I'll add some extra sauce next time.


Nasir Rais
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I loved the addition of the veggies in these sloppy joes. It gave them a nice crunch and flavor.


Rawan Khaled
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These were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Vijay Pallapu
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I had to make a few substitutions, but the sloppy joes still turned out great!


Sharktank
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These sloppy joes were a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.


Destiny Samson
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I'm not a huge fan of sloppy joes, but these were actually really good.


Lilli Sims
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Yum! These sloppy joes were so flavorful and the perfect comfort food.


Azeem GOLD
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5 stars! This recipe is a keeper. My kids loved it.


Texas Red
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These were so good! I've never made sloppy joes before, but these were so easy. I will definitely be making them again.


Nontobeko Yaka
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I made these sloppy joes for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, even the picky eaters.


Viniththan Vinith
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These sloppy joes were a hit with my family! They were easy to make and so delicious. I loved the combination of beef and veggies, and the sauce was perfect.