Whole30® Sloppy Joes

This Whole30® version of classic Sloppy Joes features a flavorful beef and dates mixture served up on russet potatoes.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 435 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Reduce the heat to medium and add green pepper, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, parsley, and salt. Mix well.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Place the dates into a food processor or blender with tomato sauce and tomato paste; blend well.

Step 5

Add pureed date mixture plus reserved cooking liquid to the beef.

Step 6

Prick a potato several times with a fork or knife. Microwave on High power until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Repeat with remaining potatoes.

Step 7

Serve Sloppy Joe mixture on top of potatoes.