Description
A nutritious twist on classic Sloppy Joes, packed with lean beef and vibrant vegetables for a wholesome meal.
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 (for serving)
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.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, salt, and pepper to the pan.
- Stir and cook the vegetables until they are soft, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Next, add the tomato sauce, ketchup, water, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, and hot sauce (if using) to the pan and stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened to your liking.
- Once thickened, season with more salt to taste.
- Serve on toasted buns or over baked sweet potatoes.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with lentils. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg