Easy Keto Sloppy Joes (No Ketchup, 30-Minute Dinner)
Keto sloppy joes made with a simple homemade sauce instead of sugary ketchup. This recipe uses ground beef, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire, and vinegar to create a rich, tangy flavor that tastes like the classic but without the added sugar. Ready in about 30 minutes, it’s an easy, family-friendly dinner you can make on repeat.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minute meal, recipe for keto sloppy joes
Servings: 4
Calories: 218
- 1 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
- 8 ounces Tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
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.
- Nutrition: Calculated using 93/7 ground beef and does not include the bread. 1 serving is ¼th of the recipe.
Calories: 218 | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g