Description
A healthier version of the classic Sloppy Joes, packed with protein and flavor for a cozy weeknight dinner.
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 and brown it, breaking it up with a wooden spatula, about 5 minutes. Drain most of the fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
- Add the onion, green bell pepper, salt, and pepper to the pan. Stir and cook the vegetables until soft, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, ketchup, water, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, and hot sauce (if using). Stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until the mixture thickens to your liking.
- Once thickened, taste and season with more salt if desired. Serve the mixture on toasted gluten-free buns or over baked sweet potatoes.
Notes
Make ahead and store the filling in the fridge for up to 3 days. Leftover filling can be refrigerated or frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg