Name: Sloppy Joes Plus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 3/4 cup dry brown lentils ($0.34); 1 Tbsp olive oil ($0.13); 1 clove garlic ($0.08); 1 medium vidalia or sweet onion ($0.53); 1 medium green bell pepper ($0.50); 1 lb lean ground beef ($4.57); 15 oz can tomato sauce ($0.69); 3 oz tomato paste ($0.29); 3 Tbsp cider vinegar ($0.09); 3 Tbsp brown sugar ($0.12); 1/2 Tbsp dijon mustard (optional) ( $0.04); 1/2 tsp salt ($0.02); 1/2 tsp chili powder ($0.05); 8 medium hamburger buns ($2.29)