Easy Keto Sloppy Joes (Family-Friendly Dinner Idea!)
Needing an easy, under 30-minute keto dinner idea?
An American classic turned keto! Sloppy Joes were one of my favorites when I was a kid and now my boys love them just as much as I did. Keep in mind, this sandwich is not a clean sandwich at all. In fact, the messier, the better! Pile the seasoned ground beef high on a keto bun and enjoy the messiness. 😋
Hip Recipe Tips:
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- Keto Sloppy Joes never fail as I am always doubling this recipe since the kids love it even the next day for lunch. This is also the perfect recipe to make ahead and freeze for a later day.
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- Like a little spice? Add 1 teaspoon of sriracha for some heat!
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- The brown Swerve adds depth to the flavor of the meat with a touch of caramelized sweetness.
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- Serve the seasoned ground beef in lettuce wraps, cabbage wraps, or small peppers for an even lower carb meal or serve on a homemade keto-friendly hamburger bun.
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- Don’t have time to make a homemade bun? Omega Buns are an easy solution to serve up a hearty keto Sloppy Joe sandwich
Keto Sloppy Joes
yield: 4 SERVINGS
prep time: 10 MINUTES
cook time: 15 MINUTES
total time: 25 MINUTES
A low-carb twist on the classic American sandwich with loads of hearty seasoned ground beef!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/4 cup green pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup sugar-free ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown Swerve
Directions
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Add all ingredients, besides ketchup and brown Swerve, to a large skillet. Over medium heat, brown hamburger making sure to break it up into really small pieces while cooking. Once ground beef is cooked (about 10 minutes), drain into a colander and add back to skillet.
2
Turn heat to low. Add in ketchup and brown Swerve and stir into the cooked hamburger meat mix. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
3
Remove from heat and serve in a lettuce wrap or on a keto-friendly bun.
Additional Notes
Nutritional Values below are just for the keto Sloppy Joes meat.
Nutritional Information
Yield: 4, Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 269, Total Carbohydrates: 3.3g, Fiber: 0, Sugar Alcohols: .3g, Net Carbohydrates: 3g, Total Fat: 17g, Protein: 23g
Here are the nutritional breakdowns per serving if you go with one of these options:
- Variation #1, served with Omega Bun: 419 calories | 27g fat | 11.3g total carbs | 7g fiber | 30g protein | .3g sugar alcohols | 4g net carbs
- Variation #2, served in Cabbage Wrap: 273 calories | 17g fat | 4.3g total carbs | 0g fiber | 23g protein | .3g sugar alcohols | 4g net carbs
- Variation #3, served on a homemade keto bun: 766 calories | 56g fat | 13.3g total carbs | 5g fiber | 53g protein | .3g sugar alcohols | 8g net carbs
Needing more quick ground beef ideas for dinner? Try out the best keto shepherd’s pie!
Very delicious, I used ground turkey and added mushrooms. Kinda has a Indian taste.
Love those ideas! Thanks, Kim!