Get nostalgic with this cafeteria classic, Paleo AIP Sloppy Joe Filling. Gluten-free & Autoimmune Protocol compliant!
Let’s take it back to “lunch lady land” with this lunchroom staple that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Unlike the classic sloppy joe, this recipe contains no tomatoes or chilis, which are both nightshades that are eliminated on the first phase of the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol.
It’s also free of gut-disruptive corn syrup, stabilizing gum, and fruit-based spices like black pepper that you would discover when you read the label of pre-made sloppy joe sauce. But not to worry, this version is full of so much flavor, you won’t miss these aforementioned inflammatory foes!
With flavors like ginger, honey, and turmeric, plus my favorite tangy tomato-substitute combo (that I’ll tell you a bit more about below) you won’t miss the original one bit, because this version is so much tastier!
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Slop, Sloppy Joe
Are you singing along with me yet? This easy sauce and simple skillet dish are definitely song-worthy!
The sauce comes together in the blender in a matter of minutes. This is especially so if you have some pre-cooked beets on hand. These are my favorite beet-cheat which I know you’ll love for keeping on hand in the kitchen!
You can definitely use your own homemade cooked beets, though. Here are some ways to easily cook beets at home. (Just be sure to avoid any non-AIP ingredients mentioned in the methods.) Batch cook your beets, then freeze them individually for quick sauce making.
When combined with pumpkin puree, apple cider vinegar, and seasonings, this combo makes an excellently simple tomato sauce replacement that will have you wanting not for nightshades!
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Crumble it. Sauce it. Simmer it
Now that you have your AIP Sloppy Joe Sauce blended up, it’s time to get cooking. Next you’ll brown and soften your onion, then crumble in the ground meat. I prefer bison to change it up a bit, but you could use ground beef, turkey, chicken or whatever meat you like!
Simmer to thicken, then serve your Paleo AIP Sloppy Joe Filling with these delicious, simple and anti-inflammatory recipe ideas if you like:
Tell me how you’d enjoy this Paleo AIP Sloppy Joe Filling!
What would you serve this classic filling with? I’d love to hear! Leave me a comment below.
Just in case you need more ground meat recipes, check out this awesome post full of delicious skillet ideas.
Paleo AIP Sloppy Joe Filling (Gluten-Free)
Get nostalgic with this cafeteria classic, Paleo AIP Sloppy Joe Filling. Gluten-free & Autoimmune Protocol compliant!
Ingredients
SLOPPY JOE SAUCE
- 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 small cooked beet, chopped (about ½ cup)
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- ½ – ¾ cup bone broth or water
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ¾ tsp ginger powder
- 1 tsp sea salt, or to taste
SLOPPY JOE FILLING
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 lb ground bison or beef
- sea salt, to taste
Optional Recipe Ideas for Serving (links in NOTES):
- AIP Dinner Rolls
- AIP Coleslaw
- AIP Pickles
- AIP Plantain Fries
Instructions
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Add all SLOPPY JOE SAUCE ingredients in order listed to a high-speed blender.
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Puree on medium speed until nearly smooth. Add extra broth or water if needed to thin the sauce as desired.
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Taste and adjust seasonings, then set sauce aside while you make the meat.
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Add oil to a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, add onion and cook for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until golden brown and tender.
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Crumble in the ground bison or beef, breaking it into a chunky mince with a spatula.
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Stir in the sauce (reserving ¼ cup of the sauce for garnish if desired).
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Simmer for 8 to 12 minutes or until thickened to your liking. Taste and season with salt if needed.
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Serve the filling over halved AIP rolls and/or AIP coleslaw, topped with AIP pickles, and with AIP plantain fries on the side, if desired.
Recipe Notes
Products used in this recipe:
Optional recipes:
Had this for dinner tonight. It was awesome 👌.
Hubby said he could have liked the plate!
Thank you so much for bringing sloppy Joe’s back into our lived.
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