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Keto Sloppy Joes

October 3, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

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keto sloppy joes

Here’s my favorite ketogenic twist on Sloppy Joes!

Sloppy joe sauce is traditionally tangy and sweet, so we’re getting the tang and a touch of low-carb sweet into this homemade sauce.

Add the meat to lettuce leaves with keto friendly toppings like jalapenos and shredded cheese, and voila….delicious Keto Sloppy Joes!

keto sloppy joes

Once you brown up the meat and simmer with the sauce, then it’s assembly time…

Need a quick, easy, and healthy meal option without the carbs? These Keto Sloppy Joes are just the thing! Find the recipe on 5 Dollar Dinners!

Lettuce wraps, plus topping….

Need a quick, easy, and healthy meal option without the carbs? These Keto Sloppy Joes are just the thing! Find the recipe on 5 Dollar Dinners!

Another fun alternative would be to do the meat over sauted riced cauliflower.

So scrumptious!!!

Low Carb Ingredients on Amazon

Low Carb Brown Sugar Alternatives
  • Brown Erythritol Sweetener
  • Low-Carb Natural Erythritol Sweetener

Low Carb Ketchup

  • Heinz Reduced Sugar Ketchup
  • Walden Farms Ketchup

Hope you enjoy these Keto, Low Carb Sloppy Joes!

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Keto Sloppy Joes

A keto-friendly twist on a classic!
Prep Time10 minutes minutes
Cook Time15 minutes minutes
Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 lb. ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 Tbsp minced onion
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup low carb ketchup
  • 1/8 cup yellow mustard
  • 2 Tbsp low carb brown sugar substitute/sweetener
  • Green leaf lettuce leaves
  • Shredded cheddar cheese garnish
  • Diced jalapenos garnish
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, brown the lean ground beef (or turkey) with the minced onion and garlic powder. Drain the grease.
  • Combine the browned meat with the low carb ketchup, mustard and sweetener. Let simmer a few minutes to allow the flavors to mingle.
  • Prep lettuce leaves and garnishes.
  • Serve Sloppy Joe meat in lettuce leaves with shredded cheese and diced jalapenos garnish.

Need a quick, easy, and healthy meal option without the carbs? These Keto Sloppy Joes are just the thing! Find the recipe on 5 Dollar Dinners!

Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn commissions on qualifying purchases. Reviews, opinions are my own.
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