Description
These easy Sloppy Joe Bowls are a delicious dinner made with simple, real ingredients. Paleo, Whole30 and gluten-free, they combine roasted sweet potato slices with savory sloppy joe beef, fresh vegetables, pickles, and pickled red onions for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- Sweet Potato Slices:
- 1 large sweet potato, cut into ¼ inch slices
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Sloppy Joe Mix:
- 2 tablespoons ghee, or olive oil
- 1-2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- ¼ cup yellow onion, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- ½-1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 tablespoons paleo ketchup
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos, or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Toppings/Additions:
- Dijon mustard
- Sliced pickles
- Pickled red onions
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 415℉.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Place the sweet potato slices on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil and massage to coat both sides. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Place in the oven on the middle rack and roast for 10-12 minutes or until firm but tender.
- Sauté: Meanwhile, bring a large cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons ghee or oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add 1-2 tablespoons garlic and move around the pan until fragrant, about 10-20 seconds. Add the diced yellow and red onions and diced bell pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, allowing the onions to soften.
- Brown Beef: Add 1 pound ground beef to the pan. Move around the pan until the beef is cooked through, about 5-10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Combine: Add 3 tablespoons paleo ketchup, 2 tablespoons coconut aminos, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon yellow mustard, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Taste and Adjust: If you want the sloppy joes more saucy, simply add additional ketchup and tomato paste. Otherwise, adjust any salt or pepper as desired.
- Serving: Place a few slices of roasted sweet potato in a bowl and place some of the sloppy Joe mixture next to them. Top with sliced pickles, pickled onions and a little extra dijon mustard. Enjoy!
Notes
- Add-In: Feel free to add in some diced carrots for even more fiber and a bit of crunch.
- Spice It Up: You can add in more chili powder or even some cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes if you want it spicy.
- Double It: This is a great meal to have leftovers of. You can double the recipe and enjoy it for lunch over the next few days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner/Entree
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American