Easy Keto Sloppy Joes the Entire Family Will Love!

Keto Sloppy Joes

yield: 4 SERVINGS

prep time: 10 MINUTES

cook time: 15 MINUTES

total time: 25 MINUTES

Ingredients

Directions

1

Add all ingredients, besides ketchup and brown Swerve, to a large skillet. Over medium heat, brown ground beef making sure to break it up into really small pieces while cooking. Once ground beef is cooked (about 10 minutes), drain off excess grease (you can use a colander for this) and add beef 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. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Yield: 4, Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: 269 Calories | 18.5g Fat | 8.3g Total Carbs | 0.9g Fiber | 2.0g Sugar | 3.0g Sugar Alcohol | 29.8g Protein | 4.4g Net Carbs

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 It takes just a few easy ingredients to create keto sloppy joes. It’s a satisfying American classic turned keto!

Making a keto sloppy joe with keto bun on a plate.

Needing an easy, under-30-minute keto dinner idea

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. 😋

holding Hero hamburger bun

If you don’t have the time to make a homemade keto bun, Hero hamburger buns are the answer! 🙌 You’d never guess these buns clock in at zero net carbs! They are fluffy and honestly so delicious.

Holding a plate with keto sloppy joe sandwich nest to skillet.

This easy keto sloppy joes recipe results in a smoky yet sweet ground beef sandwich! The bit of ground cinnamon gives it a deep flavor and these sloppy joes are hearty and oh-so yum! Your whole family will enjoy this idea, guaranteed.

Everyone needs an easy weeknight meal like this in their back pocket!

Ingredients on the counter for keto sloppy joes.

Adding chopped garlic to keto sloppy joes in a skillet.

Crumbled ground beef in a skillet with onion and bell peppers.

Adding spices to a skillet of keto sloppy joes.

Adding Swerve and low sugar ketchup to keto sloppy joes.

A skillet with keto sloppy joes after cooking.

A blue spatula with keto sloppy joes.

making a sloppy joe sandwich


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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

Directions

1

Add all ingredients, besides ketchup and brown Swerve, to a large skillet. Over medium heat, brown ground beef making sure to break it up into really small pieces while cooking. Once ground beef is cooked (about 10 minutes), drain off excess grease (you can use a colander for this) and add beef 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. Enjoy!

Additional Notes

The nutritional values below are just for the keto Sloppy Joe meat.

Nutrition Information

Yield: 4, Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: 269 Calories | 18.5g Fat | 8.3g Total Carbs | 0.9g Fiber | 2.0g Sugar | 3.0g Sugar Alcohol | 29.8g Protein | 4.4g Net Carbs

Brought to you by Hip2Keto.

sloppy joe in pan

Tips for making the best keto Sloppy Joes:

  • 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.
  • Like a little spice? Add 1 teaspoon of sriracha for some heat!
  • The brown Swerve adds depth to the flavor of the meat with a touch of caramelized sweetness.
  • Don’t have time to make a homemade bun? Hero hamburger buns are an easy solution to serve up a hearty keto Sloppy Joe sandwich.

Here are the nutritional breakdowns per serving if you go with one of these options:

A Hero bun with keto sloppy joes as a sandwich.

  • Variation #1, served with Hero Bun: 346 calories | 27g fat | 13.8g total carbs | 6.2g fiber | 32.3g protein | 3.0g sugar alcohols | 4.4g net carbs

cabbage stuffed with keto sloppy joes

  • Variation #2, served in Cabbage Wrap: 326 calories | 18.6g fat | 9.0g total carbs | 1.2g fiber | 30.0g protein | 3.0g sugar alcohols | 4.8g net carbs

keto bun with sloppy joe filling

  • 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

Here’s what my teammate Lina had to say after making these sloppy Joes:

a woman is holding a plate with a keto sloppy joe sandwich.

“Wow, what an incredibly easy and filling meal! I love the Swerve brown sugar as a keto swap. It tastes so much like traditional brown sugar. My family loved this sloppy Joe’s recipe and didn’t even know it was keto. This tastes fantastic, and I highly recommend making it!”


Needing more quick ground beef ideas for dinner? Try out the best keto shepherd’s pie!


About the writer:

Ashley Mott is a keto recipe developer and has over 2 years of experience as a content creator. She studied design and historic preservation. She has always loved testing new and innovative recipes.


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  1. Kim

    Very delicious, I used ground turkey and added mushrooms. Kinda has a Indian taste.

    • Jennifer (Hip Sidekick)

      Love those ideas! Thanks, Kim!

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