Dinner for 4
Healthy Sloppy Joes
$8.34for 425 minServes 4
Lean beef simmers with peppers, onion, tangy sauces, and seasonings before being finished with shredded cheese.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Ground beef, 1 lb$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | BBQ sauce, 2.25 oz$0.12/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.27Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese, 2 oz$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.34 | ||
Swaps
- Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperMustard, mayo, ketchupAsian sauces and pastesVinegar
Not included in the cost.
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinners
$2.09 per serving$8.34 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 red pepper
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup no sugar added ketchup
- 1/4 cup sugar free bbq sauce
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp water
- 1/2 cup low-fat shredded cheese
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the beef, onion, and red pepper for 8 minutes, until the beef reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the garlic, ketchup, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, water, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer uncovered for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the beef and cook for 2 minutes, until melted.
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