Sloppy Joes
Ingredients:
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1/2 small green bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
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1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
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1 1/2 tsp yellow mustard
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1 Tbsp brown sugar Swerve
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15 oz can tomato sauce (look for low/no sugar)
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1 lb lean ground beef
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1 Tbsp olive oil
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½ tsp salt, or to taste
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¼ tsp ground black pepper, or to taste
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1/4 cup water, optional, or added to desired consistency
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Finely chop the onion. Seed and finely dice the green pepper.
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In a bowl, combine the Worcestershire sauce, mustard, brown sugar swerve, and tomato sauce.
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Place a large skillet or dutch oven over medium/high heat. Add olive oil and ground beef. Saute the beef for about 5 minutes until cooked through and no longer pink, breaking it up with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper and add in the diced peppers and onion. Cook another 5 minutes until the veggies are tender and beef is browned.
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Add the minced garlic and saute 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly. Add in the sauce and bring to a light boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 10-15 minutes or until thickened to your liking. Season to taste with salt and pepper and add water if you prefer a looser consistency.
