Sloppy Joe, Where Have You Been All My Life?

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Let’s just get this out of the way:
I feel slightly betrayed by my American friends.

You mean to tell me that y’all have been walking around with this magical creation called the Sloppy Joe, and no one thought, “Hey, maybe Tani—indigo child, meat-loving, soul-flirting Libra—needs this in her life”?
Rude.

But you know what? I’ve made peace with it. Because now that I have discovered this saucy, savory, iron-rich treasure, there’s no turning back. This is my love letter to the Sloppy Joe—also known as the meal that hugged my nervous system and whispered: “Baby, I got you.”

Let me explain.

What Even Is a Sloppy Joe?

For the non-American folks in the back (aka, me until recently): it’s ground beef, cooked until tender, swimming in a sweet-savory tomato-based sauce, then lovingly spooned onto a soft bun. Messy. Meaty. Magical.
Think of it as a saucy meat hug between two carbs.
It’s nostalgic food, but with zero snobbery.
And trust me—it’s giving soul comfort.

Sloppy Joe = Emotional security blanket in a bun.

An 0-Negative Girl’s Dream comfort food

As someone with blood type 0-negative, I know my body doesn’t just like animal protein—it needs it.
Red meat? Essential.
Tomato-based sauce? Yep, doable in moderation—especially when balanced with things like fennel seed or a pinch of baking soda (y’all know I’m a kitchen alchemist).
Soft bread? Yes, please. Especially in my luteal phase, where I could eat a Thanksgiving dinner and still want dessert.

So when I say the Sloppy Joe is the perfect luteal-phase power lunch, I mean it. Let’s break it down.

Luteal Phase Vibes: Feed the Queen Within

The luteal phase is the cozy-cave, sweater-weather part of your cycle.
Progesterone is rising, metabolism is higher, cravings are real, and your body is low-key saying:

Hey… are we pregnant or not? Just in case, can you feed me like we might be?

You need more calories, more grounding, and especially more iron, zinc, and B vitamins—all of which are tucked beautifully into a dish like the Sloppy Joe.

Pair it with a crunchy coleslaw to support digestion, some iced tea (bonus points if it’s in a mason jar), and you’ve got a luteal phase ritual that’s chef’s kiss.

The Sensual Psychology of Sloppy

There’s also something… liberating about a dish that doesn’t ask you to be polite.
You pick it up. It drips. You bite. You maybe moan.
It’s messy, unapologetic, and primal.
Kinda like me when I’m about to start my period. 😏

And when your food aligns with your cycle, your cravings, your soul?
That’s self-love.

How I Made It Mine

Naturally, I didn’t just follow the packet instructions and call it a day.
No no—this girl went full-on photographer/chef/witchy kitchen goddess.

• I deglazed the pan like a pro (look it up—total flavor bomb trick).
• I adjusted the tomato paste to match my vibe (and my sauce obsession).
• I paired it with a creamy coleslaw that brought out the tangy-sweet balance.
• And yes, I served it with Stars and Stripes tea cloths and a mason jar of Arizona iced tea, because if I’m doing Americana, I’m doing it with style.
• Wanna Dutch it up? Add some Zaanse Mayonaise to the bun. Thank me later.

Sloppy Joe Is a Love Language

This meal wasn’t just dinner.
It was a declaration: My body matters. My soul deserves comfort. My hormones deserve nourishment.

Freezer Hack: Sloppy Joe on Standby

Here’s the thing—I love a good emergency Sloppy Joe. So I came up with this little trick that makes my 0-Neg bloodline and inner meal-prepper very happy: after making a big batch of Sloppy Joe filling (500 grams or more), I portion it out into a silicone tray with 5×5 cm compartments—the kind that makes jumbo ice cubes. Once frozen, I pop them out and store them in a container or freezer bag. That way, whenever I’m hit with a comfort food craving (especially in my luteal phase), I just defrost a cube, toast a bun, slap on some mayo or slaw, and boom: emotional support in sandwich form. You’re welcome.

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