Finally, a post! Paleo Sloppy Joes

So its been a little while since I have posted….. so I have to come back with a vengeance and some fabulous recipes so you will forgive me! Life has been a little hectic.  Wedding planning is fun, but there are so many things to think about!  I couldn't imagine trying to do this without a wedding planner overseas.  In just 9 short months we will be on the beach in the Dominican getting hitched! After this long, cold, miserable winter - I can't stop dreaming of warm, tropical weather.  Next up - planning the honeymoon!  We will be staying in the D.R. but switching resorts.  Decisions, desicions!

In Crossfit news, the open starts tonight!!!  We are super excited and can't wait to see how we stack up this year!  The announcements of the workouts over the next 5 weeks will be Thursday nights at 8pm.  We will be watching the live stream online - games.crossfit.com

Anyways, we have still be cooking but I have been using the same recipes.  When it gets busy, you tend to get in a routine and just make the same old thing. Time to get creative again!  I have a few goodies lined up for you, but some still need some perfecting. Joe has been asking for sloppy joes, so finally last night his wish came true.  I googled a few recipes, mixed and matched and came up with a pretty good version.  Enjoy!

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• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 can tomato paste (6 oz.)
• 1/2 cup broth (You can use beef, turkey, or chicken.  I used Turkey because its what I had!)
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon brown or yellow (prepared) mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon 
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• 1-2 teaspoon of smoked paprika (to taste)
• Stevia - I used 2 of the little tiny scoops and it was enough.  This is just to sweeten it up a little more.
• Optional - 1-2 teaspoons of cayenne pepper
• salt and pepper to taste

1. In a large skillet, heat the oil, then add your onions and sauté until slightly translucent.
2. Add your beef, and cook, breaking apart any the chunks of meat.
3. Once meat is completely browned, drain any excess grease if needed.
4. Add all remaining ingredients, stirring continuously to get the flavors to meld.
5. Continue cooking about 10 minutes or until sauce is somewhat thickened.
6. Serve on your favorite sandwich method!  Mine is lettuce cups, while Joe's is a hamburger bun.

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