Beef and Bean Sloppy-Joe Skillet
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Beef and Bean Sloppy-Joe Skillet

A high-protein, high-fiber dish perfect for a family meal, combining beef, beans, and vegetables in a rich tomato sauce served over toasted bread.

Serves 2 adults + 4 children

~20 min

Ingredients

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 tbsp
  • Ground Beef750 g
  • Onions, finely diced×1
  • Carrots, coarsely grated×2
  • Garlic, finely chopped3 cloves
  • Tomato Paste2 tbsp
  • Passata500 ml
  • Cannellini Beans, drained240 g
  • Worcestershire Sauce2 tbsp
  • Apple Cider Vinegar1 tbsp
  • Brown Sugar1 tbsp
  • Fine Salt½ tsp
  • Sourdough Bread12 slices
  • Cheddar Cheese, coarsely grated150 g

Instructions

  1. Brown the Beef

    Heat the oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add the beef and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it up, until browned.

  2. Cook Vegetables

    Add the onion and carrots and cook for 4 minutes. Add the garlic and tomato purée and stir for 30 seconds.

  3. Simmer the Mixture

    Add the passata, beans, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, brown sugar and salt. Simmer over medium-high heat for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick enough to spoon onto toast.

  4. Toast the Bread

    While the mixture simmers, toast the bread.

  5. Assemble and Serve

    Taste before adding more salt. Spoon the beef and bean mixture over the toast and scatter with cheddar. Offer hot sauce separately to adults.

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