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Home » Recipes » Slow Cooker Healthy Sloppy Joes [Paleo | Whole30]

Slow Cooker Healthy Sloppy Joes [Paleo | Whole30]

September 12, 2019 By Molly Thompson 8 Comments

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This recipe for slow cooker healthy sloppy joes is such an easy dinner recipe! Throw everything into the crockpot and come home to a paleo and whole30 meal your family will love.

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We're always looking for easy, healthy weeknight meals in our house. We can't get enough of things that taste so good but also don't take a ton of effort to make or clean. These healthy sloppy joes are just that!

What do you eat with sloppy joes?

If you're wanting to stick with healthy sides to go with your homemade sloppy joes, here are a few ideas!

  • Serve over a baked sweet potato (my favorite!)
  • Dairy free mashed potatoes
  • Crispy brussel sprouts
  • Brussel sprout salad
  • Baked sweet potato fries
  • Summer corn salad

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Are sloppy joes healthy?

It depends on what sloppy joe recipe you're following, but this one is very healthy! It's paleo approved and I've even included a whole30 option. Even if you use a whole wheat or gluten free bun this recipe is super healthy and full of protein, veggies and healthy fat.

How many calories are in sloppy joes?

One serving of these sloppy joes has about 375 calories. This includes a whopping 32 grams of protein! If you want to eat it with a bun or a sweet potato add about 200 more ingredients depending on what you use.

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More easy paleo dinners:

  • Korean shredded beef tacos
  • One pan sausage, butternut squash and apples
  • Slow cooker paleo chili
  • Slow cooker sweet potato beef stew
  • Taco stuffed sweet potatoes
healthy sloppy joes

Slow cooker healthy sloppy joes

This recipe for slow cooker healthy sloppy joes is such an easy dinner recipe! Throw everything into the crockpot and come home to a paleo and whole30 meal your family will love.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 373kcal
Author: Molly Thompson
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Ingredients

Sloppy Joes:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 lb grass-fed ground beef 80-85 % lean
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup (omit for whole30 option)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut aminos or worsterchire
  • 1 teaspoon brown or yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Sweet Potatoes (optional):

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Heat coconut oil or olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the ground beef and brown until no pink remains, about 5 minutes. Drain any fat.
  • Place beef, onion and garlic in a 4 qt slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Cook on low 6-7 hours or high 3-4 hours.
  • An hour before you’re ready to serve, make the sweet potatoes if using. Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Coat the outside of the sweet potatoes with coconut oil then sprinkle with sea salt. Poke a few holes in the potatoes with a fork to release steam then bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until the outside is crisp and inside is soft. Serve sloppy joes inside sweet potatoes.

Notes

Nutrition facts include paleo version with maple syrup. For whole30 version, it's 330 calories and 12.3 carbs.
To freeze, cook sloppy joes all the way through in the slow cooker then allow to cool completely.  Place in an air tight container and place in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in slow cooker or microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sloppy joe (without potato) | Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.3g | Protein: 32.2g | Fat: 16.8g | Saturated Fat: 5.5g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Fiber: 2.7g | Sugar: 15.7g
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Comments

  1. Amy says

    October 15, 2020 at 5:36 pm

    This recipe is amazing. My family loves it. So easy to prepare and so much flavor.

    Reply
    • Molly Thompson says

      October 21, 2020 at 2:41 pm

      Love that, Amy! Thanks for sharing:)

      Reply
  2. Sara Williston says

    November 28, 2020 at 6:57 pm

    A FAVORITE EASY RECIPE AT MY HOUSE! My BF LOVESS THESE!! I make them in the skillet for dinner, so easy and yummy 🙂

    Reply
  3. Jamie says

    March 08, 2021 at 11:25 am

    I have no red wine vinegar, can I omit or use apple cider vinegar?

    Reply
    • Molly Thompson says

      March 08, 2021 at 11:30 am

      You can use apple cider vinegar!

      Reply
  4. Alyssa says

    March 15, 2021 at 5:44 pm

    I love this recipe! I’ve made it multiple times and it never disappoints. So easy to throw together in the crockpot and I love the idea of combining it with a sweet potato. This will continue to be one of my easy and healthy go-to recipes!

    Reply
  5. Jamie says

    April 05, 2021 at 4:31 pm

    Love your recipes! Have you tried this one in the instant pot? I just got rid of my slow cooker!

    Reply
    • Molly Thompson says

      April 08, 2021 at 8:44 pm

      Hey Jamie! So glad you love my recipes:) I haven't tried this in the instant pot, but here is what I would do if I did!

      Follow the directions to saute and cook everything in the pot then cancel it and pressure cook on high for 10 minutes, natural release for 5 ish mins and then quick release. Let me know if that works!

      Reply

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