Easy Homemade Low-Carb Sloppy Joe
This easy sloppy joe recipe is ready in 20 minutes. Since all store-bought canned sloppy joe mixes have a lot of sugar and artificial ingredients we are going to make our own. Don't worry, it's super simple and quick!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 414kcal
Equipment
- 5 Quart Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. 80% Lean Ground Beef
- 1 Onion diced
- 1 Green Pepper diced
- 4 oz Tomato Paste
- 2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 2 tsp Chili Powder
- 2 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 (15 oz) can Diced Tomatoes (do not drain)
- ½ cup Water
Instructions
- Cook the Beef and Veggies: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, diced onion, and green pepper until the beef is browned and the veggies are soft—about 7–8 minutes. Drain off any extra grease.
- Stir in the Tomato Paste and Seasonings: Add the tomato paste, garlic powder, chili powder, and Dijon mustard to the skillet. Stir everything together and let it cook for about 2 minutes so the flavors start to blend.
- Add the Tomatoes, Vinegar, and Water: Pour in the can of diced tomatoes (don’t drain it), apple cider vinegar, and ½ cup of water. Mix everything well to combine.
- Simmer the Sauce: Bring the mixture to a light simmer, then lower the heat and let it cook uncovered for about 15–20 minutes. Stir occasionally until the sauce thickens to that classic sloppy joe texture.
- Serve and Enjoy: Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto low-carb buns, lettuce wraps, or even over a pile of cauliflower rice. It’s hearty, saucy, and totally keto-friendly!
Nutrition
Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 287mg | Potassium: 658mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 488IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 4mg