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

Anuj Rana
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my sloppy joes turned out really bland. The sauce had no flavor and the meat was tough.


Abrar Abrar
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These sloppy joes are a great way to use up leftover beef. They're easy to make and very tasty.


Waseem Anjum
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I made these sloppy joes for my family and they loved them. The sauce was flavorful and the meat was tender. I will definitely be making these again.


Swpon Roy
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These sloppy joes are delicious! The veggies add a nice crunch and the sauce is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


qasim gardezi
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I'm not a big fan of sloppy joes, but I really enjoyed these. The sauce was flavorful and the meat was tender. I would definitely make these again.


Malak Ragaa
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These sloppy joes are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love that I can use leftover beef to make them. They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


O'shaya Brereton
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I made these sloppy joes for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


CUPCAKE BOMBER25
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I've made sloppy joes before, but this recipe was by far the best. The sauce was perfect and the meat was so tender. I will definitely be making these again.


Football Planet
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These sloppy joes were a waste of time and money. The sauce was watery and the meat was tasteless.


Mahesh Giri
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my sloppy joes turned out really bland. The sauce had no flavor and the meat was tough.


Alassane Coulibaly
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These sloppy joes were just okay. The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste and the meat was a bit dry.


Rabbi Miha
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I'm not a big fan of sloppy joes, but these were actually pretty good. The sauce was flavorful and the meat was tender.


Najmo najuu
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These sloppy joes were a great way to use up leftover beef. They were easy to make and very tasty.


Tim Pool
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I made these sloppy joes for my husband and he loved them. He said they were the best sloppy joes he had ever had.


RJ Jack Vai_14
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These sloppy joes were delicious! The veggies added a nice crunch and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Abdiel
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I followed the recipe exactly and the sloppy joes turned out perfect. The sauce was flavorful and the meat was tender. My family loved them!


Sajid tajwani
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These sloppy joes were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I loved the addition of the vegetables, which made them feel a little healthier than traditional sloppy joes. I will definitely be making these again.


John Ng'omba
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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. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


Sarfan Khan
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These sloppy joes were a hit with my family! The combination of beef and veggies made them hearty and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.