Healthier Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 2 carrots , finely chopped
• 0.25 cups chopped onion
• 0.25 cups chopped green bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 0.75 cups ketchup
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, carrots, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain off liquids.

2. 2

   Mix in ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard until thoroughly combined. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.