Looking for a classic comfort food without the guilt? My Healthy Sloppy Joes are here to save the day!
Packed with wholesome ingredients, they’re hearty, flavorful, and totally satisfying—perfect for family dinners or meal prep that keeps you full and energized. Bonus: they’re lower in sugar and higher in nutrients than the traditional version, so you can enjoy every bite guilt-free.
Ingredients: (Makes 1 serving, but can be easily multiplied to serve more.)
- 4 oz ground beef or bison
- Butter lettuce or any variety lettuce leaves
BBQ Sauce: - Tomato sauce (pureed tomatoes with salt)
- Water
- Apple cider vinegar
- Spices (garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper)
- Stevia (to taste)
- Liquid smoke (optional, for flavor)
Directions:
- Simmer bbq sauce ingredients until the desired consistency and flavor are achieved.
- Cook ground beef until brown in a small frying pan.
- Add BBQ sauce and a little water to achieve desired consistency.
- Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Serve sloppy Joe style on lettuce leaves
Note: Beef that is 100% grass fed, free range, and organic is leaner and healthier.