Sloppy Joes Plus
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Category
Breakfast
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Cusine
American
What do you need?
How to make?
Ingredients
3/4 cup dry brown lentils
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic
1 medium vidalia or sweet onion
1 medium green bell pepper
1 lb lean ground beef
15 oz can tomato sauce
3 oz tomato paste
3 Tbsp cider vinegar
3 Tbsp brown sugar
1/2 Tbsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp chili powder
8 medium hamburger buns
Directions
Before cooking the lentils, sort through them to remove any stones or debris. Bring a large sauce pot to a boil over high heat, then add the lentils. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes*. Test the lentils to make sure they are tender and then drain in a colander. Set the cooked lentils aside until you are ready to add them to the sloppy joes. The lentils can be simmering while you make the rest of the sloppy joes. Mince the garlic and finely dice the onion. Add both to a large skillet along with the olive oil and sauté over medium heat until they begin to soften . While the onion and garlic are cooking, finely dice the bell pepper. Add the diced bell pepper to the skillet and sauté a few minutes more. Add the ground beef and continue to cook until the beef is fully browned . Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, cider vinegar, brown sugar, dijon, chili powder, and salt. Stir well and let simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your liking. Stir in the cooked lentils and heat through. Taste and adjust the salt, if needed. Serve warm on a bun!.