Description
A comforting and nutritious twist on classic sloppy joes, perfect for busy weeknights and the entire family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, browning it as you break it up with a wooden spatula, about 5 minutes.
- Drain most of the fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
- Toss in the minced onion, green bell pepper, salt, and pepper, stirring gently.
- Cook the vegetables until they soften, around 4-5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, Primal Kitchen ketchup, water, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, and hot sauce (if using) and stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil before reducing the heat to simmer.
- Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, or until it thickens to your liking.
- Taste and add more salt if needed. Serve on toasted buns or over baked sweet potatoes.
Notes
Customize with BBQ sauce, coleslaw, or add veggies like kale or spinach. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Sloppy Joe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg