Gluten-Free Sloppy Joes
These gluten-free sloppy joes are saucy, flavorful, and made with a simple homemade sauce and ground beef. A quick 20-minute dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup green bell pepper finely diced (½ of a large green bell)
- ½ cup onion finely chopped
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 6 gluten-free hamburger buns
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the oil. Add the onion and green pepper and cook until softened and lightly golden.
- Add the garlic and stir to combine. Add the beef and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in the brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot on warmed gluten-free buns and your favorite accompaniments.
Notes
- Swap the ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option that still stays flavorful.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you want a little heat without overpowering the sauce.
- Use red bell pepper instead of green for a slightly sweeter, milder flavor.
- Serve open-faced on toasted buns if you want an easier, less messy way to eat them.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 1035mg | Potassium: 469mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 398IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg