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Gluten Free Sloppy Joes

Gluten Free Sloppy Joes

A gluten free take on a childhood favorite, these gluten free sloppy joes are packed with flavor and make for the perfect nostalgic comfort food.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 sloppy joes
Calories 535 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 6 ounce can tomato paste not sauce!
  • 4 gluten free burger buns gluten free burger buns I love Trader Joes

Vegetables

  • ½ piece green bell pepper diced
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

Seasonings

  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • ¾ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter.
  • Once the butter is melted, add in the ground beef and sauté until it begins to brown a bit on all sides.
  • Add in the diced onion and bell pepper and sauté an additional 4-5 minutes. Mix in the minced garlic and sauté for 1 more minute.
  • Add in the can of tomato paste and sauté for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in all remaining ingredients and mix well to combine. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Toast your buns and add the sloppy joe mixture onto the buns with any other desired toppings.

Notes

Sloppy joes traditionally call for yellow mustard, but you can use dijon for added flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sloppy joeCalories: 535kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 22gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 797mgPotassium: 396mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 261IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 3mg
Keyword beef, Comfort Food, gluten-free, quick recipe, sloppy joes
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