Cookin’ Greens Hamburger Sloppy Joes with Kale

An every-day fun meal solution for the entire family but particularly  for kids– a perfect blend of savoury and a hint of sweetness.

 As a vegetarian option, use tempeh, a fermented soy protein in place of hamburger meat. 

Cookin’ Greens Hamburger Sloppy Joes with Kale

2014-11-27 05:02:38

Serves 6

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Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

35 min

Total Time

45 min

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

35 min

Total Time

45 min

Ingredients

1. 1 bag (500g) of Cookin’ Greens Chopped Kale
2. 4 Tbsp (60ml) olive oil
3. 1 lb lean hamburger meat (*substitute with ground turkey, chicken, veal)
4. 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
5. 2 cloves garlic , 2 tsp (10ml), minced
6. 1 large onion , thinly sliced
7. 1 can tomato paste, (5 1/2 oz)
8. 2 1/2 cups (375ml) vegetable stock (or low sodium chicken stock)
9. ¼ cup (60ml) red wine vinegar
10. ¼ cup (60ml) sweet fancy molasses

Instructions

1. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in wok or frying pan. Sauté meat for 8-10 minutes or until meat is evenly cooked through. Drain and reserve.
2. Clean wok, add remaining 2 tbsp of oil on medium heat. Add garlic, sauté for 30 seconds, add onion. Cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes or until onion has softened. Add Cookin’ Greens Chopped Kale. Sauté for 5 minutes on medium- low heat, stirring often.
3. Add tomato paste, stock, vinegar, molasses, tamari and mustard. Simmer for 10 minutes. 4. Add chili powder and hamburger meat to mixture. Simmer for 5 minutes more. Serve on top of hamburger buns or soft roll of choice, noodles or rice.

Dietitian Notes :

1. Low Calorie: **Try using extra lean hamburger meat and an open-faced sloppy joe. You may also like to try the vegetarian option which is lower in calories.
2. Gluten Free: ** Use a gluten free bun
3. Dairy Free
4. Vegetarian

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