Susan’s Super Sloppy Joes

by Susan Arruda

YIELD: 6-8 Servings

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb gr. extra lean ground beef
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
1 green onion stalk, chopped or 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 sweet red bell pepper, chopped
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce (we used our homemade sauce; find it in our recipes area as a video)
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp. chili powder or flakes, if desired
Salt & pepper to taste

PREPARATION:

Pre heat olive oil in a pan at medium heat until sizzling. Add the garlic and vegetables and cook for approximately 2 minutes until partially cooked.
Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer on low heat until stock has reduced and thickened to the desired consistency.  Add salt and pepper to taste and the chili powder, if using.

Please note; the nutritional information below does not include the buns/bread.