Description
This Healthy Sloppy Joes recipe offers a nutritious twist on the classic comfort food, using lean ground beef and wholesome ingredients to create a flavorful, saucy filling. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, it can be served on gluten-free buns or baked sweet potatoes for a versatile, delicious dinner option.
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)
- 4 gluten free buns or baked sweet potatoes
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and brown the meat, breaking it up with a wooden spatula as it cooks, for about 5 minutes. Drain most of the fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan to maintain flavor.
- Add the minced onion, chopped green bell pepper, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir and cook the vegetables until they become soft, about 4 to 5 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, unsweetened ketchup, water, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, and optional hot sauce. Stir well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover the skillet and let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened to your preferred consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed. Serve the sloppy joe mixture hot on toasted gluten-free buns or over baked sweet potatoes for a wholesome meal.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg