INGREDIENTS
1 LB Grass-fed Ground Beef
2 Tablespoons Grass-fed Butter or Ghee
½ 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
3 Green Peppers Cut in Half and Seeded
Shredded Cheddar to Top *Optional*
ASSEMBLY
- In a large frying pan over medium low heat, melt butter and add green peppers, onion, and garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent.
- Add ground beef and brown. Mixing often.
- In a medium sized bowl combine ketchup, brown sugar substitute, mustard, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper.
- Add to ground beef and mix well.
- Simmer on low for 10 – 15 minutes.
- Stuff each pepper with sloppy joe mix.
- Bake at 350° F for 35 minutes – 40.
- Top with cheese and bake until melted.
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.