Gluten Free Sloppy Joes Recipe
This Gluten Free Sloppy Joes recipe is a delicious and fresh take on classic sloppy joes- without wheat! Loaded with fresh veggies, herbs, and spices, these delicious ground beef sandwiches are much healthier and tastier than the canned mix.
This is one gluten free dinner recipe the whole family will love!
These gluten free Sloppy Joes are THE best easy weeknight meal, we had them a few nights in a row and even after a few days they still got a 10/10! I used to have Sloppy Joes all the time growing up, but never bothered to make them much as an adult. The cans of “sauce” were loaded with preservatives and ingredients I couldn’t pronounce, so I had to make a change!
These Sloppy Joes are just as simple to make as using canned sauce… seriously! All you have to do is add in a few vegetables as you brown the meat, and add a few pantry staple spices and tomatoes to make a delicious sauce. Add to a gluten free bun. Everything is simple and it seriously takes SO good.
These Gluten Free Sloppy Joes Are
- Bright
- Tangy
- Loaded with Vegetables
- Flavorful
- Fall-Apart Delicious
- Messy as all Heck
- An Easy Weeknight Meal Ready in Under 30 Minutes!
Make Sloppy Joes Gluten Free for a Healthy Version
This gluten free sloppy joes recipe is a simple meal to make without the wheat. I’m all about making recipes gluten free when I can. Gluten free cooking does NOT have to be bland, boring, or flavorless… It’s quite the opposite when done right.
By building meals around gluten free pantry staples and swapping in a few wheat-less ingredients you can make healthier meals for you and your family.
What’s In This What Free Sloppy Joes Recipe
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- Red Onion, Garlic, Bell Pepper
- Olive Oil: I like to use this fruity Zoe olive oil which has a fantastic flavor and deep color- it’s really inexpensive online here, so I keep a few liters stocked up in my pantry. For the quality of oil you get, it’s an excellent value, I would highly recommend!
- Ground Beef – we get ours from a local farm down the road, so support local farmers and local meat market where you can! If you don’t eat meat, you can make this with a delicious plant-based option.
- Apple Cider Vinegar, which gives this dinner a little extra tang which is really fantastic! I love using this organic apple cider vinegar with the mother which has a great flavor. I think it gives a nice extra sweetness and depth to these sandwiches… my secret ingredient!
- Crushed Tomatoes: I only use no salt added crushed tomatoes, these boxed tomatoes are really great to stock up on! I like boxed tomatoes better because they are BPA free and more eco-friendly than aluminum cans. If you haven’t read about the dangers of consuming foods stored in BPA cans, head over to Nutrition Facts to read more.
- Agave Syrup: I really like using this raw organic agave syrup because it’s a natural and sustainable sweetener, plus it is ridiculously inexpensive online so I always keep a few of these bottles in my pantry.
- Chili Powder: for a really nice flavor in this dip – the chili powder isn’t spicy but will give you a rich and bright flavor.
- Onion Powder: adds a delicious and savory flavor to this dish as well, and the onion powder pairs nicely with the onion in the mix as well.
- Black Pepper
- Gluten Free Buns
One Pot Homemade Sloppy Joes For the Win!
This sloppy joes without gluten recipe is the perfect one-pot lunch or dinner! I love a good One Pot Meal, especially during these fall months when I don’t want a lot of burners going at once. Cooking everything in one pot is one of my favorite ways to get a meal on the table fast! And one pot makes cleaning up a breeze.
The stove does all the work for you, so you can focus on other kitchen prep while the food cooks. One Pot meals are awesome for breakfast, lunch, or dinner – check out more healthy one pot meals that are ready in no time!
How Do I Make Gluten Free Sloppy Joes Sauce?
- In a large pan, add the olive oil, ground beef, and onions, and sauté for 10 to 15 minutes over medium heat until meat browns. Add the garlic and bell pepper and sauté for 4 more minutes until the pepper begins to soften.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and the remaining ingredients to the pan, and cover. Sauté on low heat for 15 minutes until peppers are soft.
- Add the cooked meat to the tomato mixture and stir well to combine. Cook for 5 minutes to heat meat all the way through. Taste, and add salt and pepper if needed.
- Toast gluten free buns, and add a generous scoop of sloppy joe mixture to the buns. Top with fresh chopped onion and enjoy!
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Gluten Free Sloppy Joes
Equipment
- Large Pan
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lbs ground beef
- 1 Red Onion chopped plus extra for garnish
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon gluten free Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground Tellicherry Black Pepper
- 4 Gluten Free Hamburger Buns
Instructions
- In a large pan, add the olive oil, ground beef, and onions, and sauté for 10 to 15 minutes over medium heat until meat browns. Add the garlic and bell pepper and sauté for 4 more minutes until the pepper begins to soften.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and the remaining ingredients to the pan, and cover. Sauté on low heat for 15 minutes until peppers are soft.
- Add the cooked meat to the tomato mixture and stir well to combine. Cook for 5 minutes to heat meat all the way through. Taste, and add salt and pepper if needed.
- Toast gluten free buns, and add a generous scoop of sloppy joe mixture to the buns. Top with fresh chopped onion and enjoy!
Good eating