Meat Veggie Sloppy Joes Oamc

Give your classic comfort food a healthy and flavorful makeover with these Meat Veggie Sloppy Joes OAMC (Once-A-Month Cooking). This recipe blends hearty ground beef or turkey with a medley of finely shredded carrots, zucchini, and diced red bell peppers, sneaking in extra veggies without compromising on taste. A tangy homemade sauce of ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar adds the perfect balance of sweet and savory, making it a family-friendly favorite. Ideal for batch cooking, this freezer-friendly meal allows you to prep and store servings for a quick weeknight dinner. Simply reheat and serve the rich, saucy filling over soft hamburger buns for a wholesome, time-saving dish that everyone will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Ground beef or ground turkey
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 large Carrot, finely shredded
• 1 medium Zucchini, finely shredded
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons Yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 8 pieces Hamburger buns

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground meat until fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain any excess fat.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion, red bell pepper, shredded carrot, shredded zucchini, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Pour the sauce into the skillet with the meat and vegetables. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

If planning for OAMC, allow the mixture to cool completely, then portion it into freezer-safe containers or resealable plastic bags. Label and freeze for up to 3 months.

Step 7

To reheat, thaw the mixture in the refrigerator overnight or use the defrost setting on your microwave. Warm in a skillet over medium heat until bubbling.

Step 8

Serve the sloppy joe mixture on hamburger buns, with additional toppings or sides of your choice, such as pickles or coleslaw.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2183.9 grams (2183.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3221

Total Fat 194.30g	249%
Saturated Fat 80.50g	403%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 642mg	214%
Sodium 5822mg	253%
Total Carbohydrate 232.40g	85%
Dietary Fiber 123.20g	440%
Total Sugars 84.40g
Protein 256.00g	512%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 458mg	35%
Iron 32mg	178%
Potassium 3846mg	82%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.2%

Protein: 27.7%

Carbs: 25.1%