Classic Philly Cheesesteak flavors–beef, onions, green bell peppers made into a sloppy joe you won’t forget. Add to that, I’ve made them gluten free and dairy free for even more people to enjoy. A skillet stovetop staple that will be a regular in your dinner recipe rotation. This recipe is also free of: egg, peanut, tree nut, shellfish, sesame with a fish workaround.
WHY THIS RECIPE ROCKS
This dinner recipe is so great because:
- No turning on your oven, it’s made just in a skillet on the stove top
- It’s made in under 30 minutes
- Full of flavor thanks to Dijon, spices and garlic
- Gluten-free and dairy-free
- Kid friendly–my son loves the leftovers!
HOW THIS PHILLY CHEESESTEAK SLOPPY JOE IS GLUTEN-FREE
The only three things that could potentially have gluten in this recipe are the: buns, bouillon/broth base and Worcestershire. Here are the swap I use to make it gluten-free:
- To make it gluten-free be sure to use your favorite buns. We like Schar and Canyonbakehouse. If you need egg-free, you can use Little Northern Bakehouse.
- For a gluten-free bouillon (or broth base powder) I like to use Orrington Farms.
- Some Worcestershires have gluten in them, not all. Mostly because they use soy sauce in them, which can have wheat. Be sure to check the label of the one you use. We like Heinz Worcestershire. It doesn’t explicitly say “gluten-free” on the label, but it also doesn’t show any wheat or gluten containing ingredients.
While the rest of the ingredients–olive oil, onion, ketchup, spices…etc. be sure to read each and every label just to be sure. You never know where it could be hiding, or if a manufacturer has changed their recipes.
HOW IS THIS PHILLY CHEESESTEAK SLOPPY JOE RECIPE DAIRY-FREE?
Typically, Philly Cheesesteaks use some type of melted cheese. Depending on who you talk to, it could be canned Cheese Whiz to Provolone. As with all of my dairy-free recipes, I find the best workaround is to make it super flavorful, so that all you’re missing is the texture. This recipe has lots of spices, and utilizes nutritional yeast (known as a vegan cheese substitute) to give it that cheesy flavor. It’s deactivated yeast, that comes in yellow flakes.
Some people truly do not like the flavor of nutritional yeast. I would say it has its place. I don’t use it in everything, but in some recipes it just works. I would suggest if you’re one that hasn’t typically liked it in the past, try it in this recipe. Or if you want, you can sub it out. If you do so, use 1/4 cup less water, as the nutritional yeast helps thicken the sauce and it will be runnier without it.
WHAT TYPE OF GROUND BEEF SHOULD I USE?
I typically use ground beef that is either 70% or 80% fat. Fat equals flavor. Plus, you can drain off the extra grease.
CAN THIS BE SOY FREE?
If you need this to be soy-free, you’ll need to find a bouillon, Worcestershire and bread that is soy-free.
TOOLS NEEDED FOR THIS RECIPE:
- Cutting board and chef’s knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Large skillet
- Spatula
INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR THESE SLOPPY JOES:
- Olive oil
- Yellow onion
- Ground beef
- Cornstarch
- Green bell pepper
- Jarred, minced garlic
- Beef broth base (or bouillon)
- Ketchup
- Worcestershire sauce
- Dijon mustard
- Dried oregano
- Dried parsley
- Table salt
- Ground pepper
- Dried basil
- Nutritional yeast
- Water
- Hamburger buns of your choosing
WHAT DO I SERVE WITH THESE GLUTEN-FREE SLOPPY JOES?
I like to keep it simple, we either do baked fries, baked tater tots (or you could use an air fryer!) or chips–basically potatoes for the win! Fruit and veggies to round it out are always a good idea too. Throw some grapes and cucumbers and you have a great, easy, well rounded meal that is kid friendly.
DO I HAVE OTHER GLUTEN-FREE SKILLET RECIPES?
Yes, I do! I’d recommend you try my: easy gluten-free beef teriyaki, easy gluten-free chicken fajitas, spinach and sausage pasta, gluten-free meatballs, and my beef stroganoff. Remember, all of my recipes are gluten-free and dairy-free, so check out all of my other 300+ recipes in my recipe index.
IS THERE A VIDEO SHOWING HOW TO MAKE IT?
In this video, you can see me making it, as well as what it looks like at the end. I hope this will help you feel even more confident approaching this recipe. The video should auto populate. If not, it’s embedded into the bottom of the recipe card. If all else fails, you can view it on my YouTube channel.
Dairy Free Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
Classic Philly Cheesesteak flavors--beef, onions, green bell peppers made into a sloppy joe you won't forget. Add to that, I've made them gluten free and dairy free for even more people to enjoy. A skillet stovetop staple that will be a regular in your dinner recipe rotation. This recipe is also free of: egg, peanut, tree nut, shellfish, sesame with a fish workaround.
Ingredients
- 1ย Tablespoonย olive oil
- 1ย yellow onion,ย finely diced
- 1ย pound ground beef
- 1ย Tablespoonย cornstarch
- 1ย green pepper,ย diced
- 4ย clovesย garlic,ย minced (or 2 tsp jarred, minced garlic)
- 3 and 1/2 tsp beef broth base/beef bouillon
- 2 Tablespoonsย ketchup
- 2 Tablespoonsย Worcestershire sauce (make sure it's gluten-free if needed) Can omit if fish allergy.
- 1ย teaspoonย Dijon mustard
- 1ย tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ยฝย tsp table salt
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
- 1ย cupย water
- Gluten-free buns
Instructions
- Dice the onion finely.
- Place olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion. Cook until soft.
- Add the hamburger. Cook until no longer pink in the middle.
- If excess grease, drain onto a plate lined with paper towels to soak it up. Leave about 1-2 Tablespoons in the pan.
- Add your green bell pepper to the pan and stir.
- Add your cornstarch and stir.
- Add the rest of the ingredients: garlic, broth base, ketchup, Worcestershire, Dijon, oregano, parsley, salt, pepper, basil, nutritional yeast and water.
- Stir.
- Bring to a low boil and simmer until thickened.
- Serve over your favorite gluten-free (or regular!) buns. Preferences mentioned in the paragraphs above.
- Serve with sweet potato fries, chips, veggies and fruit for a delicious dinner even kids will love.
- Store meat mixture separate from the buns in an air tight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Notes
*Our allergies, while severe and that get re-tested frequently, are such that we can go strictly by what's on the label. I do not call companies to see what things are derived from, or call manufacturers to see about potential cross contact. If your allergies require you to do so, please do your own homework. I cannot assure you of any ingredient's safety, only you can do that. I simply share what works for our family
**If you are going to feed this to someone with food allergies, and you yourself do not have food allergies, I HIGHLY recommend having them check every single brand and ingredient you are using, to ensure they're OK with each part of the recipe. And, to make sure you've talked to them about how to avoid cross contamination in your kitchen.
Inspired by: Carlsbad Cravings Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 213Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 419mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 18g
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Hi! I’m Megan, a mom to four kids, two with multiple food allergies & one with EOE. I’m a published cookbook author that constantly tweaks recipes to make them allergy friendly–it’s an addiction. I share every recipe & tip with the hope that they help you as you manage your food allergies & dietary restrictions. You can still be awesome, even with food allergies!
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