Homemade Sloppy Joes
This quick & easy weeknight recipe for homemade sloppy joes uses simple ingredients and tastes better than the store bought sauce! It's a naturally gluten free and dairy free meal that's family friendly.
Servings: 4
Calories: 451 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons (25 g) Olive Oil
- ½ Cup (75 g) Yellow Onion diced
- ½ Cup (70 g) Green Bell Pepper diced
- 1 pound (454 g) Ground Beef 90/10
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 Cup (270 g) Ketchup
- ¼ Cup (57 g) Water
- 2 Tablespoons (25 g) Brown Sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons Yellow Mustard
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot add in the diced onions and bell peppers. Cook until softened and translucent, about 7-10 minutes.2 Tablespoons (25 g) Olive Oil, ½ Cup (75 g) Yellow Onion, ½ Cup (70 g) Green Bell Pepper
- Add ground beef to the pan with the vegetables. Season with salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes, if using. Also add in the minced garlic. Cook until the ground beef is browned, breaking it into small pieces.1 pound (454 g) Ground Beef, 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt, ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper, ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, 2 cloves Garlic
- Drain the fat from the meat and return the pan to the stove.
- Add the remaining ingredients: ketchup, water, brown sugar and mustard. Stir well.1 Cup (270 g) Ketchup, ¼ Cup (57 g) Water, 2 Tablespoons (25 g) Brown Sugar, 1 ½ teaspoons Yellow Mustard
- Allow the mixture to simmer until the sauce is thickened. Season to taste.
- Serve on gluten free hamburger buns or open faced on garlic bread texas toast.
Notes
NUTRITION NOTE: The nutrition info above is an estimate based on the brands I use and does not include the bread or any added toppings or condiments.
STORAGE: Store leftover sloppy joe meat in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat and add to your favorite buns or Texas toast.