Low Carb Sloppy Joes

Satisfy your comfort food cravings with these delicious Low Carb Sloppy Joes, a keto-friendly twist on the classic dish! This recipe features savory ground beef cooked to perfection with diced onions, green bell peppers, and a mouthwatering spice blend including smoked paprika and chili powder. A rich, tangy sauce made with sugar-free ketchup, tomato paste, and a touch of Dijon mustard ties everything together, creating a perfectly balanced low-carb filling. Instead of traditional buns, these Sloppy Joes are served in crisp butter lettuce leaves, making them a guilt-free yet satisfying meal. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Healthy, flavorful, and packed with protein—your taste buds (and your carb count) will thank you!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 0.5 Onion, finely diced
• 0.5 Green bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp Tomato paste
• 0.25 cup Sugar-free ketchup
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Chili powder
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Beef broth
• 8 Butter lettuce leaves

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to medium and add the diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the tomato paste, sugar-free ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir until the mixture is well combined.

Step 6

Pour in the beef broth and stir to combine. Simmer the mixture over low heat for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 8

Spoon the mixture into the butter lettuce leaves, dividing evenly among the servings.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your low-carb Sloppy Joes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1212.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1326.5

Total Fat 96.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 301.1mg	0%
Sodium 2738.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 38.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.6g	0%
Total Sugars 15.3g
Protein 85.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 217.7mg	0%
Iron 13.6mg	0%
Potassium 3248.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.8%

Protein: 25.1%

Carbs: 11.1%