Crockpot Sloppy Joes
Crockpot Sloppy Joes! A classic comfort food made easy in a slow cooker gluten free and Paleo. A lightened up meal that makes a filling family dinner.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 139kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb extra lean ground turkey or lean beef
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 dates soaked in 1/4 cup warm water 5 minutes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the extra virgin olive oil to the slow cooker along with the bell pepper, onion and minced garlic. Set the slow cooker pot to high and cook 15 minutes covered, stirring occasionally.
- While the veggies cook, add the dates with the 1/4 cup of water, coconut aminos, brown mustard, tomato sauce, tomato paste and all the seasonings (including salt and pepper) in a blender. Blend on high until smooth.
- After 15 minutes, add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir again and cover. Turn the slow cooker down to a low setting. Cook on low 6-8 hours.
- Serve immediately on a gluten free bun or for a Paleo version serve with cooked zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash.
Notes
- 1 serving equals 1 cup
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 455mg | Potassium: 590mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 920IU | Vitamin C: 32.1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.7mg