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Sloppy Joe Bowls It's about time that childhood-favorites like the sloppy Joe got a healthy makeover. This take on a classic uses Medjool dates in its sauce to create a slightly sweet, one-of-a-kind filling served over piping-hot potatoes.

Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1-1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 medjool dates, pitted
2/3 cup water (reserved)
Russet potatoes (one per person)

Instructions:
Brown the ground beef in a large pan over medium-high heat, and add the onion. Drain any excess grease. Reduce the heat to medium and add the green pepper, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, dried parsley and salt. Mix well.

Meanwhile, in a small pot, bring 2/3 cup water to a boil, and add the dates. Boil 30 to 60 seconds, just long enough to significantly soften the dates. Remove the dates from the pot (reserving the water for later). Place the dates into a food processor or blender. Then, add tomato sauce and tomato paste. Blend well, and add to the beef mixture. Add two tablespoons of the reserved date water.

Wash and dry a russet potato. Poke the potato with a fork or knife a few times, then, microwave for 5 to 7 minutes, until potato is soft inside. Serve sloppy joe mixture on top of baked russet potato and garnish with green onions.

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