All of the recipes contained herein are Paleo friendly and are gluten, dairy and wheat free in most cases. You may tweak them to your tastes or to avoid allergic reactions to certain foods.

Most of the recipes were originally published in the Performance Menu from Catalyst Athletics. Thanks to the PM and it's contributors for their awesome food suggestions.

Sloppy Joes

Scotty Hagnas

Here is a spicy cocoa version of an old favorite. Since we will not be serving this over the traditional hamburger bun, you have several options. I like to make a bed of romaine lettuce and tomato slices, but there are many possibilities: eggplant, squash, nut patties, you name it.

30 minutes

· 1 ½ lbs ground turkey or beef (preferably grass-fed)
· 1 cup chopped onion
· 1 cup tomato puree
· 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
· 1 Tbsp chili powder
· ½ tsp yellow mustard powder
· 1 ½ tsp ground black pepper


Cook meat and onion in a large skillet on medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until the meat is browned. Stir in the remaining ingredients and heat for another 10 to 15 minutes. Serve over vegetables of your choice. Makes 4 servings.


Zone Blocks (per serving): 4 blocks protein, < 1 block carb, approx. 8 blocks fat (depending on meat used)