Looking for a healthier alternative to the traditional sloppy joe recipe? This version is easy to make and doesn’t have any bad for you ingredients, like refined sugars or processed ingredients.
Preheat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil to coat the pan.
Add onions, carrots and bell pepper to the warmed up cast iron skillet. Place a lid over the pan, and sauté until carrots are slightly tender, and the onions & bell peppers are tender. Be sure to stir occasionally. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 10-20 seconds.
Add ground beef to the pan with the veggies. Stir around the pan until beef is cooked through, about 5-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Add dijon mustard, yellow mustard, ketchup, honey, coconut aminos, salt, pepper, tomato paste, chili powder, worstershire sauce and apple cider vinegar. Stir to combine all ingredients well. And simmer for just about 5 minutes.
Top your favorite hamburger buns with the meat mixture. Add cheese, pickles, extra mustard, and caramelized onions if desired. Serve & enjoy!
Notes
If you want the sloppy joes to be more saucey, simply add additional ketchup and tomato paste. If so, adjust any salt or pepper, as desired. Soy sauce can be substituted for the coconut aminos - but you may need to adjust the salt amount so it’s not too salty.