Veg-ed Out Manwich (Sloppy Joes)
Looking for a tasty and healthy meal? Try this veg-ed out manwich! Made with fresh veggies and whole grains, it's the perfect lunch or dinner option.
Ingredients
- About 1.25 lbs 20oz lean ground beef (at least 90%)
- About 1.25 lbs 20oz lean ground turkey (at least 90%)
- 1 large Vidalia Onion diced
- 3 stalks of celery diced
- 1 medium zucchini diced
- 2 green peppers diced
- ½ bag baby spinach chopped
- 1 15.5 can Manwich
- 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 6 oz can tomato paste
Instructions
- Brown the meats with the onion and all the veggies. I started with the meats and onion in a large stock pot and then cut the veggies in order adding them and stirring them in the pot.About 1.25 lbs, About 1.25 lbs, 1 large Vidalia Onion diced, 3 stalks of celery diced, 1 medium zucchini diced, 2 green peppers diced, ½ bag baby spinach chopped
- Transfer the browned meat and veggies to my slow cooker, add the manwich, tomatoes, and paste. Cook on High for at least an hour and then lower to low for the party.
- You could add the manwich, tomatoes and paste directly in the stock pot and heat through. Then just keep it on simmer until ready to serve.1 15.5 can Manwich, 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes, 1 6 oz can tomato paste
- I served with a variety of rolls. Some people were even eating it straight up!
Nutrition
Calories: 626kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 63gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 179mgSodium: 786mgPotassium: 2020mgFiber: 6gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 4488IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 154mgIron: 8mg
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