Healthier Sloppy Joes

A comfort food classic, this Healthier Sloppy Joes recipe will definitely be a hit with the whole family. This cleaned up version is free from any added sugar, but still full of flavor and perfect to serve on a burger bun or homemade roll with your favorite toppings for an EASY weeknight meal you’ll be putting on repeat.

Paleo Sloppy Joes

I have this thing with sloppy joes. I’ve always just LOVED them. It’s like an old-school, childhood camp staple I just love!

This is some seriously delicious comfort food, and with a quick update on ingredients this can be made Paleo friendly! Serve them on top of my paleo rolls for a deliciously satisfying meal, or if you want over a baked potato or sweet potato or spaghetti squash.

Ingredients Needed

Scroll down for the full ingredient list and recipe!

• Olive Oil
• Garlic
• Ground Beef
• Arrowroot Powder
• Tomato Sauce
• Mustard
• Vinegar
• Onion Powder
• Paprika
• Chili Powder
• Sea Salt

Make These Sloppy Joes Paleo

Obviously, Sloppy Joe’s are traditionally served on a roll or some type of bread, typically a hamburger bun. Luckily I have a homemade paleo bread or nut-free bread recipe that makes amazing rolls so you can still use that option if you’re following a Paleo or gluten-free diet. Check out that recipe here.

I love topping these with:

• Jalapeños
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Roughly chopped lettuce
• Sliced red onion
• Chopped tomatoes

But these are truly delicious all on their own as well!

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• In-A-Hurry Meat Sauce (in under 20 minutes)!
• One-Pot Taco Pasta
• Healthy Hamburger Helper
• Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos
• How To Make The BEST Taco Meat
• Gluten Free Lasagna Soup

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Sloppy Joe's

5 from 7 votes

A comfort food classic, this Healthier Sloppy Joes recipe will definitely be a hit with the whole family. This cleaned up version is free from any added sugar, but still full of flavor and perfect to serve on a burger bun or homemade roll with your favorite toppings for an EASY weeknight meal you'll be putting on repeat.

Servings 4

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

  

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Sloppy Joe's:

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic crushed
• 1 lb. grass-fed beef
• 1 15 oz can organic tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon arrowroot
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow or dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt more to taste
• 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika

Toppings:

• 1 jalapeño sliced
• 1/2 red onion sliced
• 1 tomato sliced
• 1/4 cup lettuce roughly chopped

Instructions

• Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté for one minute.
• Add in ground beef and let cook until brown and no pink remains.
• Add in tomato sauce, white vinegar, yellow or dijon mustard, and spices. Mix well to combine.
• Add in arrowroot and mix well.
• Reduce heat and let simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until thick.
• Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
• Serve on paleo rolls. 

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 9.4gProtein: 25.3gFat: 15.1gSaturated Fat: 5.1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 938mgFiber: 2.7gSugar: 6g

Author: Lexi

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