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Ingredients

  • 1½ lb lean ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 organic green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 (24-oz) jar natural marinara sauce (such as Rao's)
  • 1 Tbsp unsulphured molasses
  • 6 hamburger buns (preferably whole wheat)

Instructions

  1. Cook beef, onion, and bell pepper in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 6 minutes or until beef is browned and vegetables are tender.
  2. Combine marinara sauce and molasses; stir into beef mixture. Cook 3 minutes or until bubbly. Serve meat mixture on buns.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 lb broccoli crown, cut into florets
  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (preferably whole wheat)
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Steam broccoli in a steamer basket over simmering water 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from basket, finely chop, and press with paper towels to remove excess liquid.
  2. Transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in cheese and remaining ingredients.
  3. Divide mixture among 24 greased mini muffin pans. Bake 20 minutes or until golden and firm.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
429
129
558
Fat (g) 19 6 25
Sat. Fat (g) 5 3 8
Protein (g) 25 10 35
Carb (g) 32 11 43
Fiber (g) 5 3 8
Sodium (mg) 608 307 915

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