Description
A healthier twist on the classic Sloppy Joe, packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights.
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 to the skillet, breaking it into smaller pieces as it browns, about 5 minutes.
- Drain most of the fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon for flavor.
- Toss in the minced onion, chopped bell pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook until soft, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, water, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, and hot sauce. Mix well and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt if desired. Serve on toasted buns or over baked sweet potatoes.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stove or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg