Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes [The Messy Beat Remix]

Sweet and tangy ground beef mixture served on wholesome buns that brings back childhood memories. This is comfort food that makes messy eating absolutely delicious.

Makes

Serves 6

Total Time

60 min

Ingredients

1½ lbs grass-fed ground beef
1 tbsp (15ml) avocado oil
1 onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup sugar-free ketchup
2 tbsp (30ml) tomato paste
2 tbsp (30ml) coconut aminos
2 tbsp (30ml) apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp (15ml) pure maple syrup
1 tsp (5ml) Dijon mustard
1 tsp (5ml) chili powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp (5ml) sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
6 cassava flour hamburger buns

Make it Good For The Gut (Optional)

Add finely chopped fermented pickles to the meat mixture for probiotics and tangy crunch.

Swap Options

Turkey or chicken for beef, sweet potato buns for regular buns.

Good To Know

Pure maple syrup provides natural sweetness while apple cider vinegar adds the perfect tang that makes sloppy joes irresistible • Explore more recipes in our catalog.

steps

Step 1

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Cook ground beef, breaking up with spoon, until browned.

Step 3

Add onion and bell pepper, cook 5 minutes until soft.

Step 4

Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, coconut aminos, vinegar, maple syrup, and all spices.

Step 6

Simmer 10-15 minutes until mixture thickens and flavors meld.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Step 8

Toast buns lightly and fill with meat mixture.