This paleo sloppy joe sweet potato skillet has all of the nostalgia of sloppy joe, but with real food ingredients! It can also easily be modified to be AIP.
Using a large skillet, melt the cooking fat over medium heat and saute the sweet potato for 10 minutes, or until softened. Set aside and drain the fat from the pan.
Add the chopped onion and ground beef to the clean pan and saute on medium heat. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to break up the ground beef into small crumbles. Stir until browned. Remove from heat and drain the majority of the fat from the pan.
Add the sweet potato back to the beef and onion mixture and combine with the sauce. Stir until well combined. Simmer for 8-10 minutes.
Remove the skillet from the heat and add green onion. Allow to cool and season further to taste.
For the sauce
Combine all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until well combined. Set aside.
Notes
If you're not nightshade free or AIP, feel free to add bell peppers to the skillet as well!