Crockpot Sloppy Joes

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  Olive oil(15g)

  Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

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  90/10 Ground Beef(454g)

  90% lean ground beef. Good middle-ground for flavor and macros.

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  1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
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  Carrots(240g)
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  Yellow Onion(240g)
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  Bell Pepper(360g)
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  Garlic(10g)
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  Chili powder(10g)
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  Tomato Paste(30g)
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  Mustard, Dijon(15g)

  Dijon mustard — Grey Poupon or store brand. Spicier than yellow mustard.

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  Ketchup(60g)
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  Worcestershire Sauce(30g)

  Lea & Perrins is the standard. A little goes a long way.

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  Brown sugar(15g)
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  Vinegar, Red Wine(5g)
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  Low Sodium Beef Broth(180g)
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  Kaiser Roll, Plain

Instructions

1. 1Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, undisturbed, until browned on one side, about 4 minutes. Break the beef into small crumbles and continue to cook until no longer pink, about 3 more minutes. Sprinkle with ¼  teaspoon salt. Transfer to a 4-to 6-quart slow cooker.
2. 2To the now-empty skillet, add the carrots, onion, bell pepper, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring periodically, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and chili powder until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to the slow cooker.
3. 3Add the tomato paste, mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, broth, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low heat for 4 hours or high heat for 2 hours, until the vegetables have softened.
4. 4Serve on Kaiser rolls with toppings of choice.