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    Published: Sep 2, 2023 · Modified: Oct 10, 2023 by Jennifer Banz· 15 Comments

    The Best Keto Sloppy Joes Recipe

    Servings: 4
    |
    Cals: 343
    |
    Fat: 26
    |
    Carbs: 9
    |
    Fiber: 2
    |
    Protein: 35
    |
    Time: 25 minutes mins
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    This Keto Sloppy Joes Recipe is the perfect keto and low-carb meal even picky eaters will enjoy!  The best part is this recipe is so quick and easy you can have it on the dinner table in under 30 minutes.

    keto sloppy joes on a white plate

    I love to serve this easy keto sloppy joes recipe with my Keto 90 second bread (using almond flour or coconut flour), cloud bread, or any low carb hamburger buns to make this a complete meal.  You can also make this into a quesadilla using low-carb tortillas, or turn it into a sloppy Joe casserole, So good!

    This easy dinner recipe is such a great option if you're on the keto diet. It is definitely a childhood favorite and it is also a family favorite! Homemade sloppy joes is perfect for busy weeknights or for meal prep. At only 7 net carbs, it's definitely a perfect low-carb recipe and perfect for the ketogenic diet.

    Ingredients needed

    This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for this keto sloppy Joe recipe, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For a printable recipe, see the recipe card below.

    1 ½ pounds of Ground beef - I like to use lean ground beef in my sloppy Joe filling.

    1 tablespoon McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning - I love the flavor that this seasoning gives the keto sloppy joes.  It includes a combination of garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, red pepper flakes, paprika, and salt. If you would like to use something else, I would suggest your favorite steak seasoning.

    ½ Onion, diced - I am a huge fan of frozen diced onion.

    1 Red bell pepper, diced - I love the color of the red but you can also use green bell pepper. This is an easy way to get in some extra veggies!

    1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar - I used this type of vinegar simply because it is what I had on hand.  You could also use red wine vinegar or white vinegar as a replacement.

    1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

    1 cup Tomato sauce (tomato puree) - instead of using sugar-free ketchup in our sloppy Joe mixture, I like to use a combo of tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and vinegar.

    There is unsweetened ketchup made by Primal Kitchen that is similar in flavor, but at $6.99 a bottle, I think I can make my own. It is a great keto option, but your local grocery store probably doesn't carry it.

    2 tablespoons Tomato paste

    Kosher salt and pepper to taste

    Keto sloppy Joe's in under 30 minutes

    Make your sloppy Joe meat (printable recipe card below): Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once your skillet is ready add the ground beef and begin to brown and crumble. Drain any excess fat.

    Pro tip:

    • If your ground beef is really lean, you may need to use a little avocado oil or olive oil to the pan so the ground beef doesn't stick.

    Season the meat with the steak seasoning and add in the onion and bell pepper.

    adding bell pepper and onion to sloppy Joe meat in a skillet

    Stir to make sure ingredients are mixed well.

    Now just cook until ground beef is all brown and onions and bell peppers are soft.

    Add in the remaining ingredients to the meat mixture.

    Stir well, cover, reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes.

    Finally, season with salt and pepper to taste.

    Remove the sloppy joes from the heat and serve with your choice of bread for sloppy Joe sandwiches.

    low carb sloppy Joe meat in a skillet

    Recipe tips and storage

    • Tomato Sauce and Tomato Paste:  These ingredients add the most carbs to the final dish, but also the most flavor.  When shopping, find one with sugar-free ingredients.
    • Next time make sloppy Joe quesadillas with cheddar...amazing!
    • Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

    Looking for more family friendly easy meals?

    Check out my recipes for chicken crust pizza, Baked Buffalo Chicken Tenders, Keto Beef Stroganoff, and crockpot chicken tacos.

    keto sloppy joes on a white plate

    The Best Keto Sloppy Joes Recipe

    This Keto Sloppy Joes Recipe is the perfect low carb and keto ground beef recipe even picky eaters will enjoy! Serve on a with Keto bun to make this a complete meal.
    5 from 8 votes
    Course: dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 343
    Author: Jennifer Banz

    This post may contain affiliate links

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ pounds Ground beef
    • 1 tablespoon McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning
    • ½ Onion, diced
    • 1 Red bell pepper, diced
    • 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 cup Tomato sauce
    • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
    • Kosher salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once your skillet is ready add the ground beef and begin to brown and crumble. Drain any excess fat. 
    • Season the meat with the steak seasoning and add in the onion and bell pepper. Let cook for 5 to 8 minutes, until hamburger is all brown and onions and bell peppers are soft.
    • Add in the remaining ingredients and stir well. Cover with a lid, reduce to low and let simmer for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Remove from the heat and serve with keto hamburger buns or lettuce wraps.

    Notes

    • Nutrition: Calculated using 90/10 ground beef and does not include the bread.  1 serving is ¼th of the recipe.
    Servings: 4

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 343 | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g

    Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

    Keyword :30 minute meal, recipe for keto sloppy joes

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    1. Tom says

      February 19, 2025 at 2:38 pm

      5 stars
      This is an AWESOME recipe! I can't tell you how much money I have thrown in the trashcan for "Keto" recipes that are not edible. This is NOT one. Thank you!

      Reply
    2. Mary says

      February 19, 2024 at 5:01 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is so good and easy to make, we have it a t least once a week

      Reply
    3. KATHY HOWERTON says

      September 10, 2023 at 6:55 pm

      5 stars
      I made this tonight. I augmented the recipe by using ground chicken (I can only have beef once a week). I also used roasted red peppers, red pepper flakes and served on top of romaine lettuce topped with shredded cheese and jalapeños! It was delicious!

      Reply
    4. Az Anna says

      July 31, 2023 at 5:46 pm

      You never say what to do with the apple cider vinegar!

      Reply
      • kim says

        November 04, 2023 at 5:41 pm

        Step three says add the remaining ingredients

        Reply
    5. Anne says

      March 11, 2022 at 10:29 am

      What kind of tomato sauce?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        March 18, 2022 at 2:14 pm

        I use this: https://amzn.to/3qdZAJi

        Reply
    6. Marc says

      April 26, 2020 at 3:21 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for the recipe! It turned out delicious and was a perfect meal for a rainy Sunday!

      Reply
    7. Audra Ross says

      January 28, 2020 at 7:23 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonight, only took 10 minutes! It was delicious!

      Reply
    8. Amy K says

      January 02, 2020 at 2:28 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious and so much flavor!! We ate with chaffels but everything on your site is so delicious, we will be trying with the 90 second bread as recommended.

      Reply
    9. Nellie Tracy says

      August 08, 2019 at 6:21 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great recipe! Love it for weeknight dinners!

      Reply
    10. Ashley says

      August 08, 2019 at 5:37 pm

      5 stars
      I was looking for something to make for dinner for some friends that are eating keto. These were the perfect meal because everyone loved them!

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        August 11, 2019 at 7:21 pm

        So happy to hear that!

        Reply
    11. R obin says

      July 25, 2019 at 3:16 pm

      How do I make the 90 second buns?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        July 27, 2019 at 1:23 pm

        Here is the recipe: https://jenniferbanz.com/90-second-microwave-bread

        Reply

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