Craving the classic comfort of Sloppy Joes but sticking to a keto diet? Look no further! My Ultimate Keto Sloppy Joe’s recipe delivers all the saucy, savory goodness you love while staying low-carb. Plus, it’s budget-friendly and incredibly easy to make, even for novice cooks.
This is part of my keto ground beef recipe collection, where you’ll find my delicious keto spaghetti sauce, easy keto Swedish meatballs, and keto nachos.
I always make a double batch of the Keto Sloppy Joe’s meat, then portion and freeze half for quick and easy meals.
This Keto Sloppy Joe recipe makes 6 servings, with 7g net carbs per serving.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- The Flavor Base: Olive oil, diced onion, salt, ground beef, and diced red pepper create a hearty, savory foundation for your sloppy joes.
- The Secret Sauce: Tomato passata, sugar-free ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, mustard powder, and ground pepper combine to create a rich, tangy, and perfectly balanced sloppy joe sauce.
- The Perfect Vessel: Keto burger buns provide a low-carb base for your sloppy joe masterpiece.
- The Finishing Touch: Shredded cheddar cheese adds a creamy, melty layer of deliciousness.
How to Make Keto Sloppy Joes
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add the diced onion and salt, and sauté until softened and translucent.
- Brown the Beef: Add the ground beef to the saucepan and break it up with a spoon as it cooks until nicely browned.
- Create the Magic Sauce: Stir in the diced red pepper and the remaining ingredients (except the buns and cheese). Mix well to ensure all the flavors meld together.
- Simmer to Perfection: Reduce the heat to low and let the sloppy joe sauce simmer for about 30 minutes until it thickens and develops a rich, saucy consistency.
- Toast Your Buns: While the sauce simmers, lightly toast your keto burger buns for added texture and warmth.
- Assemble and Enjoy: Generously spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the toasted buns and top with a generous sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese. Dig in and savor every delicious, guilt-free bite!
Tips & Tricks
- Flavor Boosters: For an extra layer of complexity, consider adding a teaspoon of Dijon mustard or a crumbled beef bouillon cube to the sauce.
- Sweeten: If you want to sweeten the meat, add some erythritol or monk fruit natural sweeteners.
- Meal Prep Made Easy: Leftover sloppy joe mixture can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for up to three months. Perfect for quick and easy keto meals on busy days!
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Ground lamb or chicken works perfectly as lean ground beef alternatives. If using poultry, consider adding more olive oil to prevent sticking.
The possibilities are endless! Pair your keto sloppy joes with a crisp keto salad, roasted vegetables, cauliflower rice, or keto coleslaw for a complete and satisfying meal.
Yes! The sloppy joe mixture can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or freezer. When ready to serve, simply reheat and assemble on your keto buns.
How To Store Keto Sloppy Joes
You can store keto sloppy joe filling in the fridge for up to one week or freeze it for up to three months.
Keto Sloppy Joes
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 small Onion diced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 small Red Pepper diced
- 7 ounces Tomato Passata
- ¼ cup Sugar-Free Tomato Ketchup
- 1 ½ tablespoon Sukrin Gold
- 1 ½ tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Powder
- ½ teaspoon Pepper ground
- 6 Keto Burger Buns to serve
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
Instructions
- Place a large saucepan over high heat and add the oil, onion and salt. Saute for 3-5 minutes until the onion has turned translucent.1 tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 small Onion, 1 teaspoon Salt
- Add the ground beef saute while breaking up, until browned.1 pound Ground Beef
- Add the remaining ingredients (except the buns and cheddar) and mix well.1 small Red Pepper, 7 ounces Tomato Passata, ¼ cup Sugar-Free Tomato Ketchup, 1 ½ tablespoon Sukrin Gold, 1 ½ tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce, 1 ½ tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar, 1 teaspoon Mustard Powder, ½ teaspoon Pepper
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until it is thick and saucy.
- Serve on a toasted Keto Burger Bun, topped with cheddar cheese.6 Keto Burger Buns, 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
Notes
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Adjust the servings above to make a larger batch of this Keto Sloppy Joe’s recipe.
