Sloppy Joes

2 lb ground beef
1 green bell pepper
Celery
Onion
3 garlic cloves
1 can tomato paste
2 tbsp vinegar
2 tbsp coconut sugar
3 tbsp chili powder
1/2 tbsp onion powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt

In a skillet, brown the ground beef and drain the fat. Add beef and remaining ingredients to the crockpot. Cook on low for an hour or until heated through. Add more seasoning if desired.

Serve warm as sandwiches or over sweet potatoes.

VEGETARIAN VERSION:

1 tbsp oil

1 onion

1 green bell pepper

2 stalks celery

Handful crimini mushrooms

2-3 carrots

3 garlic cloves

1 25 oz  (or 2 16oz) garbanzo Beans

1 lg can crushed tomatoes

1/2 can tomato paste

3 tbsp vinegar

3 tbsp sugar

3 tbsp chili powder

1/2 tbsp onion powder

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp salt

(Add more mushrooms next time)

Add onion, pepper, celery, mushrooms, carrots, garlic to a skillet and saute until softened. Place beans into a food processor and pulse a few times until a chunky consistency. Add beans to skillet and cook for an additional minute. Stir in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, then add in seasonings. Reduce heat to low to simmer for a few minutes. Serve warm.