These Sloppy Joe Baked Potatoes are a delicious grain free version of this classic dish. It comes together in one skillet making it an easy to make dinner option that the whole family will love. It’s gluten free, grain free, dairy free and Whole 30 compatible.
Although I often miss regular sandwich bread and buns, I have found that potatoes make a great substitute. They are just as delicious as bread and can hold all your favorite fillings, like this homemade sloppy joe recipe! I love the way the fluffy baked potato soaks up the gluten free sloppy joe sauce. It has all the comfort food feels of the original recipe yet is made with real ingredients.
Ingredients:
- Ground turkey
- Russet potatoes
- Dijon mustard
- Tomato sauce
- Red onion
- Tomato paste
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Green Pepper
- Coconut aminos
- Apple cider vinegar
- Cumin
- Extra virgin olive oil
How to Make Homemade Sloppy Joes
- Step one: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Rinse the potatoes, poke holes in them using a fork and then place them on the rack in the oven. Bake the potatoes at 400 degrees for 45 minutes.
- Step two: When there is 20 minutes left on the potatoes, begin making the sloppy joe filling. Start by dicing the onion and green pepper. Heat the extra virgin olive oil in the skillet and add the diced onion. Cook the diced onion until it becomes translucent then add the ground turkey to the skillet and brown.
- Step three: Mix together the Dijon mustard, tomato sauce, tomato paste, garlic powder, salt, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, cumin and water. Add this sauce and the diced green pepper to the skillet. Continue to cook on medium heat for 6-8 minutes. Remove the potatoes from the oven, use a knife to slice them in half and top with the sloppy joe filling.
What Goes with Sloppy Joe Baked Potatoes
There are so many options for sides that pair great with these Sloppy Joe Baked Potatoes. My favorite options are Easy Baked Green Beans and Crispy Carrot Fries. If you are looking for a side that you don’t have to cook, try a salad or raw carrots (my husband’s favorite)!
What to Do with the Left Overs
If you have left overs, you can store them in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. If you don’t want to eat the left overs within the week, you can also freeze them. When you are ready to eat the left overs, simply reheat them in the microwave.
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This family favorite is made with real ingredients yet tastes even better than the original. Let me know what you think of these Sloppy Joe Baked Potatoes by leaving a comment below!
-Kelsey
Sloppy Joe Baked Potatoes (Whole 30 & Gluten Free)
Course: Dinner/LunchDifficulty: Easy4
servings20
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minutesIngredients
2 lbs ground turkey
4 russet potatoes
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 (15 oz.) can of tomato sauce
1/2 red onion
3 Tablespoons tomato paste
1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup diced green pepper
2 Tablespoons coconut aminos
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon cumin
3 Tablespoons water
1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Rinse the potatoes, poke holes in them using a fork and then place them on the rack in the oven. Bake the potatoes at 400 degrees for 45 minutes.
- When there is 20 minutes left on the potatoes, begin making the sloppy joe filling. Start by dicing the onion and green pepper. Heat the extra virgin olive oil in the skillet and add the diced onion. Cook the diced onion until it becomes translucent then add the ground turkey to the skillet and brown.
- Mix together the Dijon mustard, tomato sauce, tomato paste, garlic powder, salt, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, cumin and water. Add this sauce and the diced green pepper to the skillet. Continue to cook on medium heat for 6-8 minutes. Remove the potatoes from the oven, use a knife to slice them in half and top with the sloppy joe filling.