Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes made with Force of Nature ground elk for a clean, high-protein twist on the childhood classic. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup, simmered with cozy spices, and served on sourdough buns.
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SERVINGS: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground elk I used force of nature meats
- 1 tbsp grass-fed butter or avocado oil
- 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp ground mustard
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 cup filtered water or bone broth
- Optional: pinch of cayenne for heat
Instructions
Enable step-by-step mode- Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the ground elk and break it apart with a spatula. Cook until fully browned, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste, coconut aminos, maple syrup, vinegar, and all spices.
- Add water or broth and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and saucy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm on toasted sourdough discard hamburger buns.