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5 from 11 votes

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
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minute meal, recipe for keto sloppy joes
Servings: 4
Calories: 218

Ingredients

  • 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

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 93/7 ground beef and does not include the bread.  1 serving is ¼th of the recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 218 | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g