Nightshade-Free Sloppy Joes

Serves 4

2 7oz cans carrots, drained
3 Tbsp rice vinegar
¼ cup coconut palm sugar
2 tsp garlic salt
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp molasses
1 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp spicy brown mustard
1 Tbsp coconut aminos
1 cup water
1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey – ½ light, ½ dark)
1 small yellow onion, diced

Blend first 10 ingredients in a high speed blender or food processor, until smooth. Set aside.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until they start to sweat and soften, about 4 minutes. Add ground meat and cook until meat is browned and cooked through. Add sauce and let simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt and pepper as need.