Whole30 Sloppy Joe Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 lbground beef
- ½ cchopped onion
- ¾ cchopped green pepper
- 18oz can tomato sauce
- 1 tbsptomato paste
- 1 ½ tbspapple cider vinegar
- 1 tbspdijon mustard
- ½ tspminced garlic
- ½ tspdried parsley
- ½ tspsalt
- 5medjool dates
pitted
- ⅝ cwater
reserved
- russet potatoes
one per person
Directions
- 1
Brown the ground beef in a large pan over medium-high heat and add the onion. Drain any excess grease
- 2
Reduce the heat to medium and add the green pepper, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic, dried parsley, and salt. Mix well
- 3
Meanwhile, in a separate small pot, bring 2/3 cup of water to a boil and add the dates. Boil 30-60 seconds, just long enough to soften the dates. Remove the dates from the pot (reserving the water for later)
- 4
Place the dates into a food processor or blender, then add tomato sauce and tomato paste. Blend well then add to the ground beef
- 5
Add 2 tablespoons of the reserved date water to the pan of beef
- 6
Wash and dry a russet potato. Poke the potato with a fork or knife a few times, then microwave for 5-7 minutes, until potato is soft inside
- 7
Serve sloppy joe mixture on top of baked russet potato and garnish with green onions
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting classic that perfectly fits your healthy lifestyle? These Whole30 Sloppy Joe Bowls deliver all the nostalgic flavor you love, reimagined as a wholesome, kid-friendly meal. It's the ultimate healthy comfort food, making family dinner both easy and incredibly satisfying.
What makes these Sloppy Joe Bowls truly special is how they achieve that signature sweet and tangy sloppy joe profile without any added sugars or non-compliant ingredients. We lean on the natural sweetness of Medjool dates, balanced by the tang of apple cider vinegar and the savory depth of tomato sauce and Dijon mustard. Served over tender russet potatoes, it’s a complete meal that feels indulgent but keeps you on track.
Prepare for a hearty and flavorful experience. You'll find the ground beef mixture boasts a rich, savory taste with subtle hints of sweetness from the dates and a bright tang. The chopped onion and green pepper add a pleasant texture and aromatic base, complementing the robust tomato notes. Paired with soft, fluffy russet potatoes, each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures and a deeply satisfying, full-flavored meal that appeals to everyone at the table. It’s truly a delicious and easy-to-devour dish.
Feel free to adjust the sweetness and tang to your liking; a little more or less apple cider vinegar or Medjool dates can fine-tune the flavor. While this recipe specifically uses ground beef, the flavorful sloppy joe mixture is a versatile base. For a different texture, you could also finely dice the onions and green peppers if you prefer a smoother sauce.
These Whole30 Sloppy Joe Bowls are perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings where you want to serve a delicious and healthy meal without compromise. Serve them warm in bowls, allowing everyone to scoop a generous portion of the savory sloppy joe mixture over their fluffy potatoes.