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Sloppy Joe Bowls

These aren't your cafeteria-style Sloppy Joes—this version is sweet, tangy, savory, and secretly loaded with veggies. Served on roasted sweet potato rounds instead of buns, it's a Whole30-inspired, gluten-free take that’s full of flavor, not filler.

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Beef

30g Protein

Detox

Ingredients

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1 lb grass-fed ground beef or ground turkey

2 large sweet potatoes, cut into ¼-inch rounds

½ yellow onion, finely chopped

1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped

1 small carrot, grated (optional, for natural sweetness andveggie boost)

2 garlic cloves, minced

Pickles, sliced (fermented recommended, for topping)

Avocado (for topping)

Lettuce (for topping)

Pickled red onions (for topping) (Available in Shop/Items Used Below)

Staple:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon butter or more olive oil

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

¼ cup bone broth or filtered water (to thin the sauce)

3 tablespoons ketchup (no added sugar)

1 tablespoon tamari (or coconut aminos)

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon maple syrup

1 tablespoon brown or dijon mustard

1 teaspoon nutritional yeast

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon chili powder

2 teaspoons sea salt (Redmond Real Salt recommended)

1 teaspoon black pepper

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STAPLE INGREDIENTS

Roast the Sweet Potatoes (25 minutes)

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper.

Slice sweet potatoes into ¼-inch thick rounds and spread onto the sheet.

Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with nutritional yeast and garlic powder, then toss to coat.

Roast for 20–25 minutes, until golden and tender. Add salt and pepper to taste after baking.

Make the Sloppy Joe Filling (15–20 minutes)

While sweet potatoes roast, heat butter or olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Sauté onion, bell pepper, carrot, and garlic for 3–4 minutes until softened.

Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.

Stir in ketchup, apple cider vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, tamari, Worcestershire, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

Add bone broth or water and simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened and coats the meat.

Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

Assemble & Serve

Spoon the warm Sloppy Joe mixture over the roasted sweet potato rounds. Top with lettuce, pickles, avocado, and pickled red onions.

Total Macros:

Calories: 462

Protein: 28g

Carbs: 28g

Fat: 27g

Fiber: 6g

Nutrition Facts:

🥔 Sweet Potatoes – Nature’s Multivitamin

Beta-carotene powerhouse: Just one sweet potato provides over 100% of your daily vitamin A needs—great for vision, skin, and immune health.

Mood-boosting carbs: Their complex carbs help balance blood sugar while supporting serotonin production. Yes, sweet potatoes can literally brighten your mood!

Gut-friendly fiber: High in insoluble fiber to support digestion and keep things moving smoothly.

🥩 Grass-Fed Ground Beef – Clean Protein

Complete protein: Delivers all 9 essential amino acids for muscle repair and hormone support.

Rich in iron & B12: Essential for energy, focus, and healthy red blood cells—especially helpful for women and athletes.

Bonus CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid): Found in grass-fed beef, this fatty acid may help reduce inflammation and body fat.

🧄 Garlic & Onions – The AntioxidantTwins

Contain allicin and quercetin, compounds with antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties.

These pungent pals also support heart health and immunity, and help balance blood sugar.

🥒 Fermented Pickles – Tiny Gut Heroes

Loaded with probiotics, which support your digestive microbiome and immune system.

Fermentation boosts vitamin K2, important for calcium absorption and bone health.

🍁 Maple Syrup – The Sweet Upgrade