Sloppy Bobs

Now that we've been eating on our half a cow for six months, some of the usual meals are becoming a bit tiresome, particularly in the ground beef department. While perusing the internet for recipe ideas I was reminded of the classic Sloppy Joe. Except there's no can of Manwich involved, and most importantly it's not over a bun. To avoid confusion, we've affectionately renamed this dish Sloppy Bob.

It's common for us to adapt recipes, but rarely do they come out perfect on the first try. Usually it takes a few tweaks to get it just right. This time we got it dead on. It has the perfect amount of spice, sweetness and tanginess. 

If you want you can serve it over a bed of spinach or other greens, or perhaps a paleo coconut bun. But frankly, there's no need. It's just that good.

Sloppy Bobs

Adapted from Paleo Perfect

Serves 4

Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (or other ground meat of your choice)

1 T bacon grease (ghee or coconut oil would also work)

1 medium shredded carrot

1/2 large onion, minced

1 jalepeno, diced

8 oz can tomato sauce

3 T tomato paste

2 T cider vinegar

1/2 T garlic, minced

1/2 t onion powder

Pinch of ground cloves

1/8 t ground all spice

1 T honey

1/2 t salt

1/2 t paprika

1/4 t black pepper

1/4 t dry mustard

1/4 t chili powder

1 t balsamic vinegar

1 t tamari

2 T ketchup

Directions

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat bacon grease until melted. Add in ground beef, and cook until halfway done. Add the vegetables and cook until they are about 80% done. Next, add in the dry spices and wet ingredients. Simmer for about 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

Nutritional Information

400 Calories; 26g Fat; 19g Carbohydrates; 3g Fiber; 22g Protein.