Dairy-Free Classic Sloppy Joe Meat

Get ready to indulge in a hearty, flavor-packed meal with this Dairy-Free Classic Sloppy Joe Meat recipe! Perfectly seasoned with a blend of smoked paprika, chili powder, and Dijon mustard, this comforting dish is a dairy-free twist on a timeless favorite. Lean ground beef or turkey is cooked with sautéed onions, green bell peppers, and garlic, then simmered in a rich, tangy sauce made with tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Sweetened with a touch of brown sugar and served on gluten-free buns, this quick-to-make recipe (ready in just 40 minutes!) is perfect for wholesome family dinners or casual weeknight meals. Whether you're gluten-sensitive or dairy-free, this sloppy joe is sure to hit the spot while keeping everyone at the table coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium Green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound Lean ground beef or turkey
• 1 cup Tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 cup Water
• 4 Gluten-free buns

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper, and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef or turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.

Step 5

Drain any excess fat from the skillet.

Step 6

Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and chili powder.

Step 7

Add the water and mix everything until combined.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce the heat to low.

Step 9

Let it cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens.

Step 10

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 11

Serve the sloppy joe mixture warm on gluten-free buns.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1456.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2367.7

Total Fat 114.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 362.9mg	0%
Sodium 3644.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 214.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.5g	0%
Total Sugars 55.8g
Protein 136.3g	0%

Vitamin D 31.8IU	0%
Calcium 286.4mg	0%
Iron 19.5mg	0%
Potassium 2567.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.4%

Protein: 22.4%

Carbs: 35.3%