Sloppy Joe’s

INGREDIENTS

1 LB Grass-fed Ground Beef

2 Tablespoons Grass-fed Butter or Ghee

¾ Cup Green Pepper Diced

½ Cup Onion Diced

1 Teaspoon Minced Garlic

¾ Cup No Sugar Added Ketchup

3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar Substitute

1 Tablespoon Yellow Mustard

1 Teaspoon Whole30 Approved Worcestershire

¼ Teaspoon Himalayan Salt

¼ Teaspoon Cracked Pepper

ASSEMBLY

1. In a large frying pan over medium low heat, melt butter and add green peppers, onion, and garlic.  Sauté until onions are translucent. 
2. Add ground beef and brown.  Mixing often. 
3. In a medium sized bowl combine ketchup, brown sugar substitute, mustard, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. 
4. Add to ground beef and mix well. 
5. Simmer on low for 10 – 15 minutes. 
6. Serve on a keto approved bun such as the ultimate keto bun from https://ketodietapp.com/Blog/lchf/Ultimate-Keto-Buns
7. Or, serve bun-less with lettuce, tomato, and onions. 

SERVES 4

HEALTH BENEFITS

Garlic:  Can reduce high blood pressure, and it also contains antioxidants.  Top food for gut health – it contains prebiotic fiber, plus it’s antiviral and antifungal. 

Cracked Pepper:  Increases the hydrochloric acid secretion in the stomach, which helps improve digestion.

Onions:  Contain quercetin, which is a polyphenol compound that acts as an antioxidant. Quercetin is beneficial for scavenging free radicals in the body.

Grass-fed Beef: Does it really need to be grass-fed? YES. Grass-fed beef contains significantly more omega-3 fatty acids than grain-fed beef. The optimal ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids should be 2:1.   The Western Diet has excessive amounts of omega 6 fatty acids (resulting in a much higher 6 / 3 ratio) which can promote the onset of certain diseases like cancer, inflammation, and autoimmune diseases. Increased levels of Omega 3 fatty acids can show suppressive effects. The goal is to increase your omega 3’s by getting as close to the optimal 2:1 ratio. Your brain will thank you. PLUS, it contains more conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a type of fat that’s thought to reduce heart disease and cancer risk.

Himalayan Pink Salt: One of the cleanest salts you can find. As opposed to conventional table salt that is heavily processed which removes its beneficial minerals.