Whole30 Sloppy Joe Bowls

• Gluten free

• Meat

  • 1 lb Ground beef

• Produce

  • 1/2 tsp Garlic
  • 3/4 cup Green pepper
  • 5 Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1/2 cup Onion
  • 1/2 tsp Parsley, dried
  • 1 Russet potatoes

• Canned Goods

  • 1 tbsp Tomato paste

• Condiments

  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 can Tomato sauce

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 1/2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar

• Liquids

  • 2/3 cup Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ¾ cup chopped green pepper
• 1 8oz can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 5 medjool dates, pitted
• ⅔ cup water (reserved)
• russet potatoes (one per person)

Directions

• Brown the ground beef in a large pan over medium/high heat and add the onion. Drain any excess grease
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the green pepper,apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic, dried parsley, and salt. Mix well
• Meanwhile, in a small pot, bring ⅔ cup water to a boil and add the dates. Boil 30-60 seconds, just long enough to significantly soften the dates. Remove the dates from the pot (reserving the water for later)
• Place the dates into a food processor or blender, then add tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Blend well then add to the beef mixture
• Add 2 tablespoons of the reserved date water
• Wash and dry a russet potato. Poke the potato with a fork or knife a few times, then microwave for 5-7 minutes, until potato is soft inside
• Serve sloppy joe mixture on top of baked russet potato and garnish with green onions