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The Healthy No-Slop Sloppy Joe's Recipe

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef sandwich, loose-meat sandwich, sloppy joe's
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 238kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. grass-fed ground beef or ground sirloin 85-90% lean
  • 1/4 cup sweet onion chopped
  • 8 sandwich pickles for garnish
  • 6-7 oz. jar of organic tomato paste
  • 1 cup organic 3-cheese blend shredded (optional)
  • 4 pita pockets I use the gluten-free Bfree brand

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onions on medium heat until beef is thoroughly cooked and onions are soft.
  • Drain this mixture and return it to the heat.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the seasoning packet with 1 cup of warm water until dissolved.
  • Add the tomato paste and mix well. Add this to the beef mixture.
  • Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  • Divide into 4 even portions (each portion will fill two halves of a pita pocket). As you are filling the pita pocket, layer the cheese within the sandwich and top with just a small amount of cheese.
  • Assemble a small side salad for the plate (optional).

Notes

I usually make a half recipe (which serves 2). If I am eating alone, I store the other half in the refrigerator since this is an easy leftover dish.
Mix the seasoning, water, and tomato paste while the beef is cooking.