Description
Indulge in the savory delight of Healthy Sloppy Joes, a wholesome twist on a classic favorite. This one-pan meal combines lean ground beef with a flavorful sauce made from fresh ingredients, creating a satisfying dish your whole family will love. In just 26 minutes, you’ll have a quick weeknight dinner that’s perfect for busy schedules. Serve these delicious sloppy joes on gluten-free buns or stuffed into baked sweet potatoes for a nutritious and paleo-friendly option. Whether you’re cooking for picky eaters or simply looking for a comforting meal, this recipe is sure to be a hit at the dinner table!
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 olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and brown for about 5 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Drain excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan. Add minced onion and green bell pepper; cook until soft (4–5 minutes). Stir in garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
- Mix in tomato sauce, ketchup, water, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, and optional hot sauce. Stir well.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Adjust seasoning with salt if necessary and serve on toasted gluten-free buns or baked sweet potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (about 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg