Description
Hearty Keto Sloppy Joes deliver classic comfort without carb overload, combining ground beef, zesty tomato sauce, and bell peppers in a satisfying low-carb meal. Served over crisp lettuce or between cloud-like chaffle buns, you’ll savor all the traditional flavor with a healthier twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 450 grams (1 pound) ground beef
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
Liquids and Sweeteners:
- 240 milliliters (1 cup) sugar-free ketchup
- 60 milliliters (¼ cup) water
- 2 tablespoons brown monk fruit allulose blend (packed, to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare keto hot dog buns in burger shapes ahead of time, as this step requires the most preparation time.
- Position a spacious skillet on medium-high heat to ensure proper temperature for cooking ground beef.
- Gently introduce ground beef into the heated skillet, sprinkling with salt to enhance flavor profile. Continuously break apart the meat using a spatula while cooking for 8-10 minutes until achieving a rich, golden-brown coloration.
- Incorporate liquid and powdered condiments into the cooked beef, including sugar-free ketchup (or 120 milliliters), water (or 60 milliliters), brown monk fruit sweetener (), mustard (), garlic powder (), onion powder (), and chili powder ().
- Elevate the mixture to a rapid boil, then immediately reduce heat to allow gentle simmering. Stir intermittently for 10-15 minutes, monitoring the consistency until the sauce thickens and develops a rich, concentrated flavor. Taste and adjust sweetener as necessary to balance the overall taste.
- Transfer the savory beef mixture onto prepared keto buns or serve directly in a bowl for a satisfying low-carbohydrate meal option.
Notes
- Ground beef matters most: Pick 80/20 ground beef for maximum juiciness and rich flavor that melts in your mouth.
- Patience transforms sauce: Letting the mixture simmer slowly allows deep, complex flavors to develop and sauce to thicken naturally.
- Sweetness is personal: Monk fruit sweetener lets you control sugar levels without compromising taste, so experiment carefully.
- Mustard magic happens: A touch of mustard creates unexpected depth, balancing sweetness with a subtle tangy kick.
- Heat lovers rejoice: Cayenne pepper or hot sauce cranks up excitement, giving the recipe a spicy personality that tingles taste buds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 301 kcal
- Sugar: 4.1g
- Sodium: 1360mg
- Fat: 17.1g
- Saturated Fat: 36.1g
- Carbohydrates: 8.9g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 21.3g
- Cholesterol: 315mg