Pat is always excited to try new recipes and this new healthier version of Sloppy Joe's is no exception! This recipe is versatile and can be made meatless using beans and lentils, for your vegetarian friends or for those who are looking for a delicious meatless option! Pat hopes you give this recipe a try and enjoy!
½-1 head garlic minced depending on preference, minced
1 sweet onion, diced
½ red bell pepper, diced
½ green bell pepper, diced
1/3 yellow bell pepper, diced
1/3 cup carrots, diced
4 tbsp avocado oil
Bread or Sandwich buns of choice
Sauce
¾ cup ketchup
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp sriracha
2 tsp pink salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
3 tbsp coconut sugar
½ cup bone broth or water
Directions
Warm 2 tbsp of the avocado oil in a pan over medium heat, add the prepared garlic, onions, and peppers, cook until onions are translucent and the peppers and carrots have softened. If meatless and using beans/lentils, add them to the pan followed by the sauce ingredients here, and allow to simmer on low about 8 minutes. If using beef or other meat, follow the next steps
Transfer the veggie mixture to a bowl and set aside, then warm the remaining oil in the pan and add beef, breaking up with a spatula and allowing to cook completely
As beef cooks, whisk all sauce ingredients together in a bowl
Once beef is cooked through, add veggie mixture and sauce to the pan, and simmer on low 8-10 minutes stirring every few minutes. Add extra ketchup and broth in small quantities if more sauce is desired
Spoon the mixture onto bread or bun of choice and serve warm
