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LENTIL SLOPPY

JOE

THINK IN THE BOX

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This child hood classic will send you back to the good old days. It is simple, only takes a few steps and can feed the entire family!

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Add ground beef to get more of that classic taste or keep it vegetarian with just lentils. 

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Whichever you choose it is sure to be delicious! 

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 green bell pepper finely chopped

  • 1 small onion finely diced

  • 3 cloves garlic minced

  • 1 cups water

  • 1 cup broth beef or vegetable broth

  • 1 cup brown lentils

  • 1 cup tomato sauce

  • ¼ cup ketchup

  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (use vegetarian Worcestershire sauce if desired)

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard

  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar

  • 8 hamburger buns

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INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Cook green pepper and onion in olive oil until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, water, broth and lentils.

  • Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook 25 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients (except buns) and simmer an additional 10-15 minutes or until thickened.

  • Spoon lentil mixture over hamburger buns and serve.

  • enjoy!

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