Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 lb extra lean ground turkey (or lean beef )
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1/2 cup onion (diced)
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 dates (soaked in 1/4 cup warm water 5 minutes)
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp spicy brown mustard
  • 1 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instruction

  • Add the extra virgin olive oil to the slow cooker along with the bell pepper, onion and minced garlic. Set the slow cooker pot to high and cook 15 minutes covered, stirring occasionally. 
  • While the veggies cook, add the dates with the 1/4 cup of water, coconut aminos, brown mustard, tomato sauce, tomato paste and all the seasonings (including salt and pepper) in a blender. Blend on high until smooth. 
  • After 15 minutes, add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir again and cover. Turn the slow cooker down to a low setting. Cook on low 6-8 hours. 
  • Serve immediately on a gluten free bun or for a Paleo version serve with cooked zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash.