Many people are looking to improve their health by eliminating wheat, corn, and/or dairy from their diets. I have been experimenting with recipes that are free of wheat, corn, and dairy for several years. I've created "Ideal Ingredients" to share not only what I have learned, but also to share a delicious and healthy way of eating!

Special Note: If you are also avoiding eggs, you may substitute the following for 1 egg in my baked goods recipes.
1 egg = 1/3 cup applesauce OR 1/4 cup mashed banana OR 1 T ground flaxseed + 3 T water

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes are a favorite kid-meal. The addition of black beans to this mixture increases the fiber and stretches your meal. This is an economical, tasty, and fun recipe. Try it for dinner!

Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1 green onion, diced,
1/2 cup green pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 t mustard
1 can tomatoes
3 T brown sugar
1 T honey
1/2 t salt
1/2 t pepper

Directions
1. In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, green onion, green pepper, and garlic.
2. Stir in mustard, brown sugar, honey, salt and pepper. Add beans.
3. Puree one can of tomatoes.
4. Add to mixture and stir thoroughly.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

Serve on a wheat-free bun, on a baked potato or by itself. Add cole slaw and some fresh-cut fruit for a complete meal.

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