Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ medium yellow onion, minced
- ¼ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Sauce Ingredients
- ¾ cup tomato sauce
- ¼ cup unsweetened Primal Kitchen ketchup
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ¾ teaspoon chili powder
- 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce (optional)
For Serving
- 4 gluten free buns or baked sweet potatoes
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spatula, until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain most of the fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan to keep flavors.
- Saute the Vegetables: Add the minced yellow onion, chopped green bell pepper, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the Sauce: Pour in the tomato sauce, unsweetened ketchup, water, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, and hot sauce if using. Mix well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and let it simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken to your desired consistency.
- Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed. Serve the hearty sloppy joe mixture on toasted gluten free buns or over baked sweet potatoes for a nutritious meal.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Adjust the hot sauce quantity to your spice preference or omit for a milder flavor.
- Leftover sloppy joe mix can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
- For a vegetarian version, replace meat with cooked lentils or textured vegetable protein.
- Serving with baked sweet potatoes is a great gluten-free and nutrient-rich alternative to buns.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
