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Paleo Sloppy Joes

Paleo Sloppy Joes Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 lb ground beef (85/15)
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 tsp coconut sugar (optional)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.
  2. Reduce heat to medium, add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until softened, 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, coconut sugar (if using), smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Add ¼ cup water, bring to a simmer, and cook uncovered until the sauce thickens, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning. Spoon the filling into butter lettuce leaves, top with red onion or pickles if desired, and serve right away.

Notes

For Whole30, omit the coconut sugar. The sauce will still be savory and rich. If you prefer a thicker sauce, let it simmer an extra 5 minutes. Leftovers reheat well on the stovetop with a splash of water.