I was craving Sloppy Joe’s…so I thought, “How do I make it without the processed mix and bread?” This is how I do it! 🙂
The cucumber an lettuce add a fresh crisp element against the spicy warm mix. My family devoured it before I ccould set the table!
Summer's Sloppy Joe's
Author: Summer Williams www.SummersKitchen.com
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Paleo, grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, refined sugar-free
Ingredients
- Paleo Tortillas *See my Paleo Tortilla recipe. Paleo Coconut Wraps or butter leaf lettuce may also be used as a wrap.
- 1½ lbs ground turkey or grass-fed ground beef
- 1 medium organic red onion, minced, or finely chopped
- 1 15oz can organic tomato sauce (I use Trader Joe's)
- 1 tsp dried, ground sage
- ½ tsp coriander
- 2 Tbsp mustard powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 6 cloves black fermented garlic, or 3 cloves chopped/minced garlic
- 1½ tsp arrowroot powder
- 1 small cucumber, peeled and diced into small cubes
- shredded lettuce or mixed greens
Instructions
- Brown turkey or beef in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chopped/minced red onion.
- Add tomato sauce, sage, coriander, mustard powder, chili powder, salt, honey, garlic, and arrowroot powder
- Stir well and simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve with my Paleo Tortillas, Paleo coconut wraps, or lettuce leaves.
- Top with diced cucumber and lettuce or mixed greens.
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