Paleo Sloppy Joes
A paleo friendly version of your childhood favorite, the sloppy joe!
Paleo Buns
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup tapioca flour (can substitute arrowroot flour)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 whole eggs
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
Sloppy Joe Meat
- 1 lbs ground beef (can substitute ground turkey)
- 2 tbsp ketchup (for strict paleo, use Primal Kitchen ketchup)
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 whole onion (minced)
- 1 tbsp avocado oil (can substitute coconut or olive oil)
Paleo Buns
Preheat oven to 350*F.
Combine almond flour, tapioca flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder in large bowl. Mix well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, apple cider vinegar, and honey.
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and then stir in 1 tbsp melted coconut oil.
Using greased hands, form dough into four balls and place on a greased cookie sheet.
Lightly brush each bun with the remaining melted coconut oil.
Bake for 12-15 minutes.
Allow buns to cool before cutting.
Sloppy Joe Meat
In a large skillet, add avocado oil and minced onion.
After about 3-4 minutes, add in ground beef, ketchup, mustard, coconut aminos, tomato paste, and seasonings and cook meat until brown.
Let simmer on low for 5 minutes.
Enjoy with your paleo buns!