A comfort food classic, this Paleo 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 (paleo) 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. 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
- Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Ground Beef
- Arrowroot Powder
- Tomato Sauce
- Mustard
- Vinegar
- Onion Powder
- Paprika
- Chili Powder
- Sea Salt
How to Serve Paleo Sloppy Joes
Obviously, Sloppy Joe’s are traditionally served on a roll or some type of bread. Luckily I have a paleo 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.
If you are looking to skip the bread all together, feel free to serve this over a baked potato or sweet potato, or with spaghetti squash!
I love topping these with jalapeños, roughly chopped lettuce, sliced red onion and tomatoes but these are delicious all on their own as well!
If you like this easy weeknight dinner recipe, check out these others:
- Herb Butter Salmon with Blistered Tomatoes and Green Beans
- Paleo Orange Chicken
- Taco Salad
- Instant Pot Balsamic Chicken
Paleo Sloppy Joe's
Ingredients
Sloppy Joe Filling
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 lb. grass-fed beef
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot
- 1-15 oz can tomato sauce
- 1-1/2 tablespoons yellow or dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, more to taste
Optional Toppings
- 1 jalapeño, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/4 cup lettuce, roughly chopped
Directions
- 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 no pink remains, about 8 minutes.
- Sprinkle arrowroot over meat and stir to combine. Add in tomato sauce, white vinegar, yellow or dijon mustard, and spices. Mix well to combine.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Serve on paleo rolls or roll of choice.
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30 comments on “Paleo Sloppy Joes”
I am seriously in AWE of you. I haven’t eaten a sloppy joe since I learned about healthy food..but I lurve them. So, these? I lurve you. Pinned!
Thanks Taylor!!! Sometimes you just need MESSY!
Some days you just gotta get down and messy and enjoy a sloppy joe! Delish!
Yes! Yes you do!
Love al the saucy goodness! These look fabulous!
I have loved and missed an easy sloppy joe! I can’t wait to try these, you make it so easy! Pinned 🙂
This came out SO good! I LOVE sloppy joes and haven’t had it in a while. I made this for dinner last night, and there were no leftovers. DELICIOUS!
What size can of tomato sauce is used? Thanks!
15 oz.!
Hi there…do you mean yellow/dijon mustard or ground mustard (spice)?
I had the same question! I am glad I am not the only one.
It’s been far too long since I’ve made sloppy Joes, and these ones look fantastic! My family would be so happy if I made this tonight.
I WANT THIS FOR LUNCH! 🙂
Made this last night – IT WAS SO GOOD!!!! I am not a baker and was concerned the bread would not come out right, but they did. I made them in muffin pans and split them open. Served open faced. Glad I doubled the batch of everything.
Jackie (or anyone else who has made them),
What kind of mustard did you use? Yellow, Dijon, dried..?
Yellow mustard or any you have on hand in the fridge will work!
My husband loves sloppy joes…using the can stuff, yuck! So since I have jumped back on the Paleo band wagon, I wanted to give this a go and see how he liked it, he LOVED it! I did add squirt or two of honey. Served them on your http://www.paleocupboard.com/dinner-muffins.html, yum!
This is our go-to family dinner because it’s easy, delicious, and kid approved by a VERY picky kid!
That makes me so happy!
wow!! so good and so easy!! thank you!!!
How important is the arrowroot? I don’t have any – can I leave it out? Thanks!
It definitely adds to the consistency of the dish!
Thanks! I’ll wait till I can get to the store before making then.
Do you drain the fat from the meat?
Nope!
I was really anxious to try these – had to wait for my bun rings to come! They came today. Handles melted in the oven. Did you have that problem? Anyway, these are the BEST sloppy joes ever!!!!! We thoroughly enjoyed them!!! Loved the buns too! I’ll be making this again and again!!!!!
That’s REALLY weird. I’ve never heard of that. You can use mason jar lids!
Made these tonight and absolutely loved them! Literally the easiest recipe I’ve made in a long time. My husband loved them as well. We realized we didn’t have buns, so we improvised with sweet potato buns and everything was fantastic!
I am so happy you loved them like we do!
Nice – i did half regular mustard /half dijon, and did red wine vinegar which really gave it a nice richness. Served it open face on top of some lo-carb chaffles – wonderful! Thank you!