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Instant Pot Healthy Sloppy Joes – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Instant Pot Healthy Sloppy Joes

A modern, healthy makeover of the nostalgic Sloppy Joe, made in an Instant Pot in just 35 minutes. This recipe packs in extra veggies and skips the sugary canned sauce for a fresh, tangy, and savory filling the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb (450 g) minced beef
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 1 cup (225 g / 7.9 oz) chopped tomatoes
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 4 tbsp (60 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Toast your buns with a little butter or garlic spread before serving. This prevents them from getting soggy and adds a delicious crunch.
  • For a richer, deeper flavor, add a tablespoon of tomato paste along with the chopped tomatoes.
  • If you prefer a sweeter sauce, balance the tang of the vinegar with a teaspoon of brown sugar or maple syrup.
  • This recipe freezes beautifully. Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months for a quick future meal.

Method
 

  1. Directions1.
  2. Set your Instant Pot to the 'Sauté' function.
  3. Once hot, add the olive oil, followed by the chopped red onion.
  4. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. 2.
  5. Add the minced beef to the pot.
  6. Cook for about 5 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned all over. 3.
  7. Stir in the water, chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, grated carrot, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.
  8. Season generously with salt and pepper and mix everything together. 4. Secure the lid, set the steam release valve to 'Sealing,' and select the 'Stew' or 'Pressure Cook' (High) setting for 10 minutes. 5.
  9. Once the timer finishes, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes before performing a quick release to vent the remaining steam. Carefully open the lid. 6.
  10. Stir the mixture well. If you'd like a thicker sauce, turn the 'Sauté' function back on and let it simmer for a few minutes.
  11. Serve hot on toasted buns.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 3.5gProtein: 15gFat: 6g

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