Nitrate & Nitrite Free Gluten Free Sloppy Joe Casserole
Total time1 hr 10 min
Prep time20 min
Cook time45 min
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6 servings
For the sloppy joe filling
- 1.5 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce (gluten free)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the cornbread topping
- 1 cup gluten free flour
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and no pink remains, about 7–8 minutes. Drain off excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
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