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sloppy joes with lentils

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Christine Chamberlain
Durham, NC

Feed a large crew with this recipe!

(1 rating)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For sloppy joes with lentils

  • 1 lb
    lean ground beef
  • 1 md
    chopped onion
  • 1 md
    chopped red or green sweet pepper
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 c
    water
  • 8 oz
    tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1/2 c
    dry lentils, rinsed
  • 1/2 c
    ketchup
  • 1 tsp
    cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried mustard
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper

How To Make sloppy joes with lentils

  • 1
    In a skillet, cook beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • 2
    Add the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 60-70 minutes or until lentils are tender. Serve on buns.
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