What's for Dinner?

Two posts in one day?!  Okay, okay, I just can't help it!  It's the first time I've been able to spend any time in the kitchen in a week!!  We had one of my very favorite meals for dinner tonight.  It's an American comfort food that is even moderately healthy!  I say "moderately" because it does have some sugar in it, but even that can be minimal if you make some modifications.



Sloppy Joes (without the can!)

• 2 T. coconut oil
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 lb ground beef
• 3/4 c. ketchup (I use Hunt's because it uses sugar instead of corn syrup. One of these days I'll try my hand at homemade organic ketchup!)
• 2 T. sugar (I used turbinado, but I'd like to try raw honey or maple syrup when I have it on hand again.)
• 2 T. yellow mustard
• 2 T. vinegar (I use Bragg's raw apple cider vinegar instead of white)
• 2 T. Worcestershire sauce (make sure it is free of corn syrup like Lea and Perrins!)
• 1/4 t. salt

Saute the onion and zucchini in the coconut oil until soft. Add beef and cook until browned. While meat is browning, combine the remaining ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook sauce over low heat for 15 minutes stirring occasionally. Once the beef is cooked, stir in the sauce and simmer over low heat for about an hour (you can do it for less time, but the longer it simmers, the more flavorful it is!), stirring occasionally.

Serve on homemade hamburger buns (or if you use store-bought, make sure they are free of corn syrup, like Orowheat). We like to add a side of sweet potato chips/fries as well.