Keto Sloppy Joes

Name: Keto Sloppy Joes
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Keto
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20 recommended); 1/2 cup finely diced onion; 1/2 cup finely diced green bell pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup unsweetened tomato sauce; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar-free ketchup; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (check for sugar-free); 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 2 tablespoons erythritol or other keto-friendly sweetener, to taste; Salt and black pepper to taste; 6 large lettuce leaves (butter lettuce or romaine) for serving

Enjoy a classic American comfort food, reimagined for your keto lifestyle with a rich, savory, and slightly sweet sauce over perfectly seasoned ground beef.

✓ Keto-friendly 5 g net / serving

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5 g

net carbs

30 g

protein

24 g

fat

360

kcal

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20 recommended)

1/2 cup finely diced onion

1/2 cup finely diced green bell pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup unsweetened tomato sauce

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons sugar-free ketchup

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (check for sugar-free)

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

2 tablespoons erythritol or other keto-friendly sweetener, to taste

Salt and black pepper to taste

6 large lettuce leaves (butter lettuce or romaine) for serving

Method

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.

Add diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until vegetables are softened.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Pour in unsweetened tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, sugar-free ketchup, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.

Add smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper (if using), and erythritol. Mix well.

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for at least 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld, stirring occasionally.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or sweetener if desired.

Serve the keto sloppy joe mixture hot, spooned into large lettuce leaves as a bun replacement.

Estimated values per serving. Not medical advice.