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Healthy Sloppy Joes Recipe
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5 from 4 votes

Sloppy Joes over Sweet Potatoes (Paleo, Gluten-Free)

Ingredients

  • 4 small sweet potatoes
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 green bell peppers
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 # grassfed ground beef
  • ~15 oz diced tomatoes*
  • 6 oz tomato paste*
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Wrap 4 small sweet potatoes in foil & bake ~1 hour until knife inserts easily.
  • Finely dice the following: 2 stalks celery, 2 carrots, 1 onion, 3 garlic cloves, 2 green bell peppers
  • Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over med-high. Add chopped vegetables (celery, carrot, onion & bell pepper), cook 5-7 mins until softened.
  • Add 1# ground beef, breaking apart & combining w/ vegetables.
  • Add the following: 3 cloves minced garlic, ~15oz diced tomatoes, 6oz tomato paste, 1T Dijon mustard, ½tsp paprika, 1tsp salt, ½tsp pepper
  • Cook until the liquid evaporates, and all is combined.
  • Season w/ S&P if necessary.
  • Spoon sloppy joe mixture over sweet potatoes & enjoy!

Notes

*Note: read ingredient list to avoid added gluten, sugars & msg.