Quick and Easy Gluten-Free Sloppy Joes

Previously, I’ve shared my “unprocessed” Homemade Sloppy Joes Without a Mix here on gfe. That recipe is not difficult to make and the resulting Sloppy Joes are definitely delicious. However, there are times when I want an even simpler version of Sloppy Joes, these Quick and Easy Gluten-Free Sloppy Joes.

This recipe doesn’t use a Sloppy Joe package mix but instead uses ingredients that I like to keep on hand in my gfe pantry. The gfe pantry (which consists of my closet pantry, my refrigerator, and my freezer) is one of the keys to living gluten free easily—gfe.

A well-stocked pantry enables me to make delicious recipes whenever the mood hits and keeps me from making unnecessary trips to the grocery store. It also keeps me from having to buy pricier processed foods, including gluten-free specialty items.

Not only are such products more expensive, they also can’t compare to the homemade versions. Even when the homemade versions are as simple, quick, and easy as these Sloppy Joes!

We love these Sloppy Joes for an easy meal any time, especially on a weeknight. Mr. GFE used to love his Sloppy Joe on a hamburger bun with a slice of cheese. Son and I usually enjoy them as open-faced sandwiches on gluten-free bagels (homemade or store-bought), as shown here.

Sometimes I like mine in a bowl —with either chips (potato chips or tortillas chips) or French fries on the side. Like most Sloppy Joes, these tend to have a slightly sweet vibe to them, so whatever sides you serve them with can both balance and complement them. 

Incidentally, similar to my Everything Soup container, I have another freezer container that I always use as a starting point for a pot of chili. If I have a small amount (say a tablespoon or so) of leftover Sloppy Joes, taco meat, spaghetti sauce (with or without meat), a little bit of tomato sauce or tomato paste, and even a ripe tomato that I’m not ready to use, I add it to my chili container.

When my chili container is full or whenever the mood to make chili strikes, I start with the contents of my chili container. If I know that the ingredients were on the sweeter side, I may increase the amount of chili powder, garlic, and cumin to ensure my chili actually ends up tasting like chili. This method is a great way to ensure you don’t waste food while you’re getting a nice head start on your chili!

Other Gluten-Free Recipes That Ensure Tasty Sandwiches!

~ 10-Minute Gluten-Free Flatbread from Zenbelly

~ After Easter (or Anytime) Egg Salad from In Johnna’s Kitchen

~ Brazilian Un-Cheese Rolls from gfe

~ Gluten-Free Flatbread Rounds from gfe

~ Gluten-Free Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich from Faithfully Gluten Free

~ Sunset Shrimp Salad from gfe

~ World’s Easiest and Best Pulled Pork from gfe

Quick and Easy Gluten-Free Sloppy Joes Recipe

Yield: 6 to 8 Sloppy Joes

Quick and Easy Gluten-Free Sloppy Joes

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Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced fine
• 1 medium green pepper, diced fine
• ½ cup gluten-free ketchup (I use Heinz)
• ½ cup gluten-free chili sauce (I use Heinz chili sauce; see notes)
• 1 tbsp gluten-free Worcestershire sauce (I use Lea & Perrins)

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, brown ground beef, onion, and green pepper (about 5 to 10 minutes). Drain.
2. Add remaining ingredients to the skillet with ground beef, onion, and green pepper. Heat over medium heat about 10 minutes until the mixture is heated through.
3. Serve on gluten-free hamburger rolls, homemade bagels or ready-made gluten-free bagels, or even in a lettuce wrap or in a bowl with some chips on the side (that last option is my usual preference!).
   
   

Notes

When I have been out of chili sauce or didn’t have quite enough, I have subbed in barbecue sauce (usually a flavor of Kraft barbecue sauce) with great results.

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