Recipe of the Week

Healthy Sloppy Joe over Sweet Potato

PALEO, GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY FREE

A healthier version of the old-time classic Sloppy Joe!

Who needs buns, when you've got yummy sweet potatoes? This recipe both satisfies and nourishes your body with lots of vitamin rich ingredients!

Sweet Potatoes:

Use as many as you need. You can even cut them in half if they are large.

This recipe should cover 4-6 servings

Rub each sweet potato with a bit of Avocado Oil, and sprinkle with salt. Poke holes with a fork 6-8 times on each side. Bake for 40-45 minutes at 400° F.

Sloppy Joe Ingredients:

1 TB of Ghee or Avocado Oil (used to saute' optional ingredients)

Optional Ingredients: Chopped Onion, Green or Red Bell, Celery, Kale, Garlic

Add 1 lb. Grass-Fed, Organic Ground Beef

Combine:

8 oz. Tomato Sauce

1 TB Tomato Paste

1 TB Dijon Mustard

2 TB Worstershire (watch ingredients, I use Whole Foods 365) or Use Tamari

1 TB Apple Cider Vinegar

Combine:

1 tsp. Cumin

1/2 TB Paprika (sweet or smoked)

1 tsp. Garlic Powder

1 tsp. Onion Powder

1-2 TB Coconut Sugar (optional)

Saute' Optional Ingredients for 3-4 minutes. Add ground beef. Saute' until beef is just cooked. Add spices, and stir. Add tomato mixture, and stir. Let simmer for 8-10 minutes on low.

Top sweet potato with mixture and add optional toppings to your liking:

Grated Parmesan Cheese, Goat Cheese, Sliced Green Onions, Cilantro

Yummy!