Gluten-Free Sloppy Joes

The BEST gluten-free sloppy joe recipe that’s not only delicious, but also quick and easy to make! Made with real ingredients instead of canned sauce. Make this recipe for a crowd-pleasing dinner any night!

Are you a fan of sloppy joes? These gluten-free sloppy joes are one of my kids all-time favorite meals. With a BBQ-sauce-based sauce that is full of flavorful ingredients, this recipe will win over any sloppy-joe skeptic.

This is a great recipe to have in your back pocket whenever you need a quick and easy meal that’s also a crowd-pleaser. Serve them up with some gluten-free buns and dairy-free coleslaw and you’ve got a great meal for any occasion.

For more gluten-free dinner use this gluten-free enchilada sauce to make delicious chicken enchiladas.

Ingredients for Gluten-Free Sloppy Joes

To ensure these sloppy joes are gluten-free, you’ll have to keep a few things in mind.

• BBQ Sauce: Pick a BBQ sauce that is labeled certified gluten-free. The most common brands you can find are Stubbs or Sweet Baby Rays. I prefer Stubbs original for these sloppy joes.
• Tamari: AKA gluten-free soy sauce. Tamari is made with 100% soy beans rather than a mixture of wheat and soy beans.
• Worcestershire Sauce: Lea & Perrins brand is labeled gluten-free and is a good option.
• Ketchup: I’ve never seen a brand of ketchup that isn’t gluten-free so most any kind will work. I use the kind from Trader Joe’s to avoid HFCS.

How to Make Gluten-Free Sloppy Joes

One of my favorite things about this recipe is that it comes together so quickly. It’s also a one-pot meal.

• Start by heating the oil and onions in a large pot. Cook until softened.

• Add the meat (ground beef or turkey both work great) and brown, breaking up with a wooden spoon until cooked through.

• Once the meat is cooked, drain off any excess grease and return the meat/onion mixture to the pan.

• Add all the ingredients for the sauce to the pot. Stir to combine.

• Bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes until combined and heated through. Serve on toasted gluten-free buns!

Gluten-Free Buns

There are several brands of gluten-free buns I’d recommend. My very favorite are the gluten-free hamburger buns from Trader Joe’s (pictured above). However, those are only available during the summer months (stock your freezer!). I also love Canyon Bakehouse gluten-free buns.

Check out this article on is Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free!

Storage/Freezing Instructions

Whenever I make these gluten-free sloppy joes I double the recipe and freeze a meal for later.

• To Freeze: Cool in the refrigerator before transferring to a ziploc freezer bag to freeze.
• To Reheat: Thaw in the fridge overnight then reheat, or defrost in the microwave until heated through.

More Gluten-Free Dinner Recipes

• Gluten-Free Chili is our family’s tried and true recipe! A little spicy and full of flavor.
• Gluten-Free Beef Stew makes a comforting meal any time of year.
• Instant Pot BBQ Chicken is a reader-favorite and so easy to make.

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The Best Sloppy Joes (Gluten-Free)

Author: Erin Collins

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 40 mins

The BEST gluten-free sloppy joe recipe that's not only delicious, but also quick and easy to make! Made with real ingredients instead of canned sauce. Make this recipe for a crowd-pleasing dinner any night!

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Servings: 8 servings

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Ingredients

• ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ 1 large onion, chopped
• ▢ 2 ½ pounds ground beef or turkey
• ▢ ⅔ cup bbq sauce, be sure it is gluten-free, I like Stubbs
• ▢ ½ cup ketchup
• ▢ ¼ cup tamari, (gluten-free soy sauce)
• ▢ 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, be sure it is gluten-free
• ▢ 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• ▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ 8 gluten-free buns,

Instructions

• In a large dutch oven over medium heat, add the olive oil and chopped onion. Saute until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
• Add the meat and cook, stirring and breaking it up until it is finely ground. Cook until browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the grease off the meat and vegetables.
• Stir in the bbq sauce, ketchup, tamari, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, soy sauce and ½ teaspoon ground pepper. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes, until thickened.
• Serve over toasted buns. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Ingredient Notes

• BBQ Sauce: Pick a BBQ sauce that is labeled certified gluten-free. The most common brands you can find are Stubbs or Sweet Baby Rays. I prefer Stubbs original for these sloppy joes.
• Tamari: AKA gluten-free soy sauce. Tamari is made with 100% soy beans rather than a mixture of wheat and soy beans.
• Worcestershire Sauce: Lea & Perrins brand is labeled gluten-free and is a good option.
• Ketchup: I’ve never seen a brand of ketchup that isn’t gluten-free so most any kind will work. I use the kind from Trader Joe’s to avoid HFCS.

Storing/Freezing

Whenever I make these sloppy joes I double the recipe and freeze a meal for later.

• To Freeze: Cool in the refrigerator before transferring to a ziploc freezer bag to freeze.
• To Reheat: Thaw in the fridge overnight then reheat, or defrost in the microwave until heated through.

Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 1156mg | Potassium: 668mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 257IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Calories: 388kcal