Tomato Free Sloppy Joes
These healthy sloppy joes are still packed with flavor, but without the tomato. Serve on gluten free buns for the ultimate allergy friendly comfort meal!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 fennel or small white onion, diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced*
- 1 lbs ground beef **see notes for vegan option
- ¾ cup sweet potato puree
- 2 tablespoon coconut aminos
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- 2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 4 gluten free buns
Instructions
- First, cook the veggies. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the fennel and cook for a few minutes, until starting to soften. Then add the bell pepper and cook for 5-7 more minutes until veggies are cooked through and soft. Set veggies aside.
- Next, brown your ground beef in the same pan over medium heat.
- Once beef is cooked, turn heat to low and add the veggies back in along with the remaining ingredients Mix to combine well and cook over low until everything is warm.
- Serve in gluten free buns and enjoy!
Notes
*try using shredded carrot for a nightshade free option (or add carrots for even more nutrients!) and sub the cayenne for some garlic powder and a splash of apple cider vinegar.
*Feel free to use ground turkey or red lentils (one cup of dried red or brown lentils, cooked)