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September 30, 2020

Whole30 Sloppy Joes

sloppy joes in a bowl with vegetables
sloppy joes in a bowl with vegetables

This easy recipe for Whole30 sloppy joes is a great Whole30 compliant meal that is great to meal prep for the week. Made with ground beef, peppers, onions and a sauce made with paleo ketchup. Serve these paleo sloppy  joes on top of a sweet potato, alongside spaghetti squash or make Whole30 sloppy joe bowls and pair it with cauliflower rice and roasted vegetables. 

sloppy joes in a bowl with vegetables

Sloppy joes were made famous in America in the early 20th century. It’s a meat mixture made with ground beef or pork that is cooked with peppers and onions  in a tomato sauce usually made from ketchup or Worcestershire and served on a hamburger bun. 

This version of healthy sloppy joes is Whole30 compliant and makes some healthy ingredient substitute swaps that you won’t even be able to taste the difference! 

What You’ll Need To Make Whole30 Sloppy Joes

  • Ground Beef: I like using lean ground beef for my ground beef recipes, but feel free to use whatever type you like.
  • Chopped Bell Peppers, Onions and Garlic: These chopped veggies add flavor to the meat and sauce.
  • Whole30 or Paleo Ketchup: This ketchup gives the dish it’s sweet but tangy tomato sauce. You can find Whole30 Ketchup at most grocery stores or you can make your own. 
  • Crushed Tomatoes: Helps bring together all ingredients with tomato flavor. 
  • Tomato Paste: Adds the perfect thickness to this dish.
  • Coconut Aminos: This is an alternative to soy-sauce or Worcestershire sauce that adds a salty umami flavor to whatever dish you’re making. 
  • Apple Cider Vinegar: Just a tablespoon of ACV gives these sloppy joes a slightly sweet but tangy classic taste. 

How To Make Whole30 Sloppy Joes

  1. Heat up 2 tsp avocado oil or olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add in your chopped garlic, bell peppers and onions and sauté for 5 minutes or until they become soft. 
  2. Add in your ground beef, break apart and sauté until beef is no longer pink. 
  3. Add in coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, crushed tomatoes and tomato paste and stir to evenly combine.
  4. Turn heat down to medium low and simmer for about 10 minutes or until everything is cooked through and thickened.
  5. Serve hot.

How To Serve Healthy Sloppy Joes:

  • Spoon on top of a potato or sweet potato.
  • Mix with spaghetti squash and 2 eggs and bake for a Sloppy Joe Casserole.
  • Serve on top of a bed of zucchini noodles. 

What’s a Good Side Dish With Sloppy Joes? 

  • Spoon on top of a potato or sweet potato.
  • Mix with spaghetti squash and 1 egg and bake for a Sloppy Joe Casserole.
  • Serve on top of a bed of zucchini noodles. 
  • Next to some Sous Vide Sweet Potatoes
  • Add some Air Fryer Mushrooms on top. 
  • Top them with Dill Pickle Coleslaw.

Recipe Tips & FAQ

Storage: sloppy joes can be saved in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week making it a great meal prep recipe. 

Can You Freeze Sloppy Joes? Sloppy joes can be frozen in an airtight container or sealed ziploc freezer bag for up to 4 months. Fully defrost in the fridge before reheating. 

What’s The Difference Between Manwich and Sloppy Joes? Unlike making sloppy joes from scratch, Manwich is the shelf stable version that can be found in a can at the grocery store. 

You’ll Love These Easy Whole30 Recipes

  • Whole30 Hamburger Skillet
  • Egg Roll In A Bowl With Chicken
  • Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs With Vegetables

sloppy joes in a bowl with vegetables

Whole30 Sloppy Joes

Whole30 Sloppy Joes

Yield: 4-6 Servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

This easy recipe for Whole30 sloppy joes is a great Whole30 compliant meal that is great to meal prep for the week. Made with ground beef, peppers, onions and a sauce made with paleo ketchup. Serve these paleo sloppy  joes on top of a sweet potato, alongside spaghetti squash or make Whole30 sloppy joe bowls and pair it with cauliflower rice and roasted vegetables. 

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
  • 1 medium Onion, diced
  • 2 tsp Garlic, minced
  • 1 14oz can Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup Whole30 Ketchup
  • 1/4 cup Tomato Paste
  • 2 tbsp Coconut Aminos
  • 2 tsp Avocado Oil

Instructions

  1. Heat up 2 tsp avocado oil or olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add in your chopped garlic, bell peppers and onions and sauté for 5 minutes or until they become soft. 
  2. Add in your ground beef, break apart and sauté until beef is no longer pink. 
  3. Add in coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, crushed tomatoes and tomato paste and stir to evenly combine.
  4. Turn heat down to medium low and simmer for about 10 minutes or until everything is cooked through and thickened.
  5. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 245Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 376mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 2gSugar: 9gProtein: 24g

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© Valerie Skinner | Thyme and JOY
Cuisine: american / Category: Whole30 Recipes

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  1. FOODHEAL says

    November 24, 2020 at 10:36 am

    Sloppy joes is really new to me. But this recipe looks awesome and easy to make I am sharing it with my friend who loves meat.

    Reply
  2. Petro says

    November 24, 2020 at 11:43 am

    We love Sloppy Joes, we make it pretty often! This recipe sounds a lot yummier than what we used to make, we’ll be trying it soon!

    Reply
  3. Sharon says

    November 25, 2020 at 6:54 pm

    I love this upgraded healthy version of sloppy joes. Still so saucy and absolutley delicious.

    Reply
  4. Farrukh Aziz says

    November 29, 2020 at 1:12 am

    This sloppy joes recipe is so good, love how you have made it healthy and looks absolutely delicious. I am gonna make this soon for my family, thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  5. Kushigalu says

    November 29, 2020 at 5:47 am

    Love this healthy and flavorful version of sloppy Joe. I would love to try this way soon. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  6. Loreto Nardelli says

    November 29, 2020 at 6:31 pm

    I want a sloppy joe now!😋 I love your healthy versions too. Sloppy Joe’s are the perfect weekday family meal. Kids love them. They are messy but like a taco so so fun and delicious!

    Reply
  7. Sandra Shaffer says

    November 29, 2020 at 9:38 pm

    Delicious quick meal my whole family will love. Great idea to put over sweet potatoes. This is going to be dinner tomorrow!

    Reply
  8. Chandice Probst says

    November 29, 2020 at 10:38 pm

    I’ve done whole30 a few times and love this recipe! Especially delicious and beautiful served up with those colorful veggies, thanks!

    Reply

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