Lots of people love Sloppy Joes because they're a relatively quick, one-pan meal. Our version is no different! We include grated carrot, finely diced mushrooms, and chopped spinach along with the classic onion and bell pepper in our veggie mix, adding extra texture, fiber, and color. With several veggies to chop and grate, this recipe gives lots of opportunities for younger kitchen helpers to explore different ingredients and practice their cooking skills. Alternatively, you can use a food processor to quickly chop the veggies. Any ground meat will work in this recipe, so feel free to use whatever you have on hand or prefer in your family. For a meatless version, you can substitute dried lentils.
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1 15 ounce can
tomato sauce
tomato sauce
1
15 ounce can
1 tablespoon
honey
(or brown sugar)
honey
1
tablespoon
or brown sugar
1 tablespoon
lemon juice
lemon juice
1
tablespoon
1 tablespoon
dijon mustard
dijon mustard
1
tablespoon
1 tablespoon
paprika
paprika
1
tablespoon
1 tablespoon
olive oil
olive oil
1
tablespoon
1 pound
ground turkey, or other ground meat such as beef, chicken, or pork
(for meatless version, substitute 1/2 cup dry lentils, cooked)
ground turkey
1
pound
or other ground meat such as beef, chicken, or pork
for meatless version, substitute 1/2 cup dry lentils, cooked
1 teaspoon
salt
salt
1
teaspoon
½ teaspoon
black pepper
black pepper
½
teaspoon
1
onion, finely diced
onions
1
finely diced
12
slider buns, whole wheat
(use gluten-free option if needed)
slider buns, whole wheat
12
use gluten-free option if needed
Method
- PREPARE THE SAUCE. To a small bowl add tomato sauce, honey, lemon juice, dijon mustard, and paprika. Whisk to combine and set aside.
- COOK THE MEAT AND VEGETABLES. Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add olive oil to the pan. Once the oil is heated, add ground meat and season with salt and black pepper. Cook the meat, breaking it up and stirring occasionally until it is browned and cooked through. Next, add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, carrot, and mushrooms to the pan and stir to incorporate. Sauté until the veggies are softened.
- ADD THE SAUCE. Pour the prepared sauce over the meat and vegetable mixture and stir to distribute evenly.
- ADD THE SPINACH. Once the sauce is incorporated, add the spinach to the pan and stir it into the mixture, cooking just until the spinach in wilted. Remove the pan from the heat and serve on whole wheat slider buns.
Babyfood Option:
Because the veggies are cut small and softened by cooking this recipe makes a great baby food, and ground meat is a great way for new eaters to try meat. If your baby still needs a smoother texture, take a few spoonfuls and blend a bit in a mini food processor or blender first. Use1 tablespoon of brown sugar instead of honey for babies under a year.
Prep time
20 min
Cook time
15 min
Cost per serving:
$2.60
Yields/Serves:
6
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This Sloppy Joe Slider is PACKED with veggies.
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