Healthy Homemade Sloppy Joes (2024)

Published on 09/16/21

by Erin

Healthy Homemade Sloppy Joes are a classic, easy, go-to weeknight dinner that we are taking to the next level! This version is easy, healthy and a sandwich you won’t forget!

BEST Homemade Sloppy Joes

I have had plenty of sloppy joes in my day … I am not kidding, these are the BEST I have ever had! The flavors in the mix and sauce are so good and then those toppings! We are adding in quick-pickled onions, pickles and a little extra dijon mustard (because, why not). They come together perfectly!

Another reason they are so good … the beef! Country Natural Beef is 100% owned by family ranchers and is G.A.P. Step 4 Animal Welfare Certified which means that their animals are pasture-raised, fed a vegetarian diet, provided a safe and enriched environment and never receive antibiotics or added hormones.

They also happen to be a Whole30-Approved partner! And I have to say, this is honestly the best ground beef I have ever tasted. You truly can tell the difference and I am so proud to be partnering with them today!

Why This Recipe Works

• Sloppy Joe Sauce: the combo of soy sauce, two different mustards and lots of other delicious ingredients all Combe together to make the most delicious combo!
• Toppings: I cannot rave about these toppings enough! They just take these sandwiches to the next level and make them Ultimate Sloppy Joes! You cannot skip them!
• Easy and Good: sloppy joes are just good ole comfort food that comes together quickly and that everyone seems to enjoy!

What You Will Need

• garlic: because pretty much every savory recipe better with garlic!
• yellow onion + red onion: I love using two kinds of onions because it adds in some depth of flavor.
• bell pepper: adds a bit of crunch.
• kosher salt + ground black pepper: helps bring out the other flavors.
• County Natural Beef Butcher’s Blend Ground Beef: seriously the best ground beef I have ever tasted!
• dijon mustard + yellow mustard + apple cider vinegar: these adds in acidity to help round out the flavors.
• ketchup+ tomato paste: to help create that tomato-sauce base.
• coconut sugar: rounds out the flavors by adding a touch of sweetness.
• soy sauce+ worstershire sauce: adds in some umami flavors. Feel free to use a gluten-free alternative.
• chili powder: this adds a pop of flavor and you can add more if you want to up the spice.

What is a Sloppy Joe

A Sloppy Joe is a sandwich that is usually served on a bun with ground beef, spices and tomato-based sauce.

Sloppy Joe Side Dishes

Here are some yummy side dishes to serve with these:

• Roasted Broccolini
• Mexican Street Corn Salad
• Deviled Egg Potato Salad
• maybe some S’mores Bars for dessert!

How to Make Homemade Sloppy Joes

Chop up your onions and bell peppers so they are ready to go.

then get your other add-ins ready to go.

After you sauté your garlic, onions and bell peppers add in your ground beef and cook until it is fully cooked. Then add in your remaining ingredients and stir to combine.

Feel free to serve with some roasted sweet potatoes if you want a paleo-friendly version!

But my favorite way to serve is on a whole-wheat or sprouted grain bun with ALL the toppings (pickled red onions, pickles and dijon mustard).

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