How to Make Whole30® Sloppy Joes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Whole30® is a popular 30-day dietary reset program designed to help participants kickstart healthier eating habits and eliminate potentially inflammatory foods from their diet. During the Whole30® program, participants are encouraged to consume whole, unprocessed foods that promote optimal health and well-being. As a result, many traditional comfort foods are off the menu during this time. However, with a little creativity and the right ingredients, it's possible to create Whole30®-friendly v...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ¾ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 5 Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 4 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add green pepper, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, parsley, and salt. Mix well.
  • Meanwhile, bring 2/3 cup of water to a boil in a small pot and add the dates. Boil just long enough to soften the dates, 30 to 60 seconds. Remove the dates from the pot. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the cooking liquid.
  • Place the dates into a food processor or blender with tomato sauce and tomato paste; blend well.
  • Add pureed date mixture plus reserved cooking liquid to the beef.
  • Prick a potato several times with a fork or knife. Microwave on High power until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Repeat with remaining potatoes.
  • Serve Sloppy Joe mixture on top of potatoes.
  • Nutrition

    435 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 71mg
    • Sodium: 791mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 71mg
    • Calcium: 56mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1507mg