Description
Experience the deliciously savory-sweet Sloppy Joes, a nostalgic American classic that combines rich tomato sauce with seasoned ground meat for a hearty meal. With high-quality ingredients and simple steps, these Sloppy Joes are a wholesome choice for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb Grass-Fed Ground Beef
1 large Red Bell Pepper, diced
1 medium Yellow Onion, diced
3 cloves Garlic, minced
6 oz Tomato Paste
2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
1–2 tbsp Pure Maple Syrup
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 tbsp Yellow Mustard
Sea Salt & Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a splash of avocado or olive oil. Sauté the diced yellow onion and red bell pepper until softened
- Add the grass-fed ground beef and cook until browned
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Add smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper
- Mix in tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, and maple syrup with half a cup of water or bone broth
- Let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until the sauce thickens
- Toast whole-grain or gluten-free buns, then spoon the Sloppy Joes mixture onto the bottom bun and serve
Notes
Consider making this recipe in a slow cooker for tender meat and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg