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  • What Are Sloppy Joes?
  • How To Make Keto Sloppy Joes
  • Keto Sloppy Joe Recipe FAQs
  • Low Carb Sloppy Joe Storage Instructions
  • What To Serve With Keto Sloppy Joes
  • More Keto Ground Beef Recipes
  • Tools To Make Sugar-Free Sloppy Joes
  • Get Besti Brown Keto Sweetener For Your Keto Sloppy Joe Recipe!
  • Low Carb Keto Sloppy Joes Recipe

Sweet, saucy, and smoky keto sloppy joes are an easy meal that everyone loves. No one will be able to tell that this sugar-free sloppy joe meat is keto friendly. Thanks to Besti Brown Sweetener, it has that sweet brown sugar flavor that’s similar to my keto pork chops!

I have to admit, sloppy joes remind me of childhood school lunches. But don’t worry – I set a higher bar than that. After testing this low carb sloppy joe recipe on my kids and friends, I can confidently say that it’s worth it. Serve it up with some keto potato salad or easy coleslaw for a quick and easy dinner – and see my options below on what buns to put the meat on, too.

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What Are Sloppy Joes?

If you’ve never heard of sloppy joes, you’re in for a treat! Unlike regular burgers, sloppy joes aren’t formed into full patties.

Instead, they include cooking up loose ground meat with spices, onions, and ketchup, and serving the saucy mixture on a bun.

And the best part? This simple keto sloppy joe recipe is ready in 20 minutes flat.

How To Make Keto Sloppy Joes

This keto sloppy joes recipe takes just 20 minutes to make:

  • Brown ground beef. Heat a large skillet and add ground beef to pan. Season with salt and cook until browned.

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  • Simmer sugar-free sloppy joe sauce. Stir ketchup, water, Besti Brown Sweetener, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder into the browned ground beef. Bring to a boil, then simmer until thickened.

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What buns to serve with sugar-free sloppy joes?

I highly recommend serving the sloppy joe meat on a keto bun. Here are some bun options to choose from:

  • Keto Hot Dog Buns – Turn them into hamburger shapes instead. These are my favorite, and pictured in the photos in this post!
  • Coconut Flour Hamburger Buns – My friend came up with these, and they’re really good.
  • Keto Burger Buns – Find the recipe in my Easy Keto Cookbook.

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Keto Sloppy Joe Recipe FAQs

Are sloppy joes keto?

Yes, these easy low carb sloppy joes are keto. Traditional recipes are made with lots of ketchup and sugar, and are definitely not keto.

This version has just 8.9 grams net carbs per serving.

Can I use a different sweetener?

This keto diet sloppy joe recipe works best with Besti Brown Monk Fruit Allulose Blend because of its rich flavor. In my experience, other brown or golden sweeteners don’t have the same rich flavor, or don’t blend as smoothly into sauces.

If you really need to use something else, opt for a powdered sweetener to ensure the best texture, but know that you won’t get that brown sugar flavor. See my keto sweetener guide for suggestions.

Can I use a different ground meat?

Yes! This sloppy joe recipe calls for ground beef, but you could also substitute ground pork or ground turkey.

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Low Carb Sloppy Joe Storage Instructions

Can you make them ahead?

Yes, sloppy joes are a great meal to make ahead as they store and reheat very well. They might even taste a little better the next day, so if you can make them ahead, do.

How to store keto friendly sloppy joes

Store these sloppy joes in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Can you freeze sloppy joes?

You can also freeze thiseketo sloppy joe recipe for 2-3 months.

How to reheat sloppy joes

Reheat your low carb sloppy joe in the microwave or a hot skillet until heated through.

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What To Serve With Keto Sloppy Joes

If you’re wondering what pairs well with sloppy joes, try these easy sides:

  • Keto Coleslaw – This is pictured above! The ultimate sugar-free sloppy joe pairing.
  • Mashed Cauliflower – Gives this dish a “meat and potatoes” feel!
  • Rutabaga Fries – Skip the utensils altogether for this meal. 🙂 Plus, they go great with the same sugar-free ketchup you’re using for the sloppy joes.
  • Cauliflower Mac And Cheese – The perfect contrast for smoky sloppy joes.
  • Keto Cornbread – Great for soaking up extra sauce, with a secret ingredient that makes it taste like real cornbread – without corn.

More Keto Ground Beef Recipes

If you like this keto sloppy joes recipe, you might also like some of these other keto ground beef recipes:

  • Keto Chili – So flavorful, and mostly hands-off. Easy comfort food, just add your favorite toppings.
  • Mexican Ground Beef Casserole – All the Mexican flavors you love, in one simple casserole dish.
  • Ground Beef Zucchini Stir Fry – This flavorful meal is made with ground beef, zucchini, pesto, and goat cheese. Ready in 20 minutes.
  • Ground Beef Stroganoff – This hearty, but healthy dinner is ready in 30 minutes and made with common ingredients.
  • Keto Cabbage Rolls – This classic is made without rice, making it whole30, low carb, and keto. Comfort food reimagined!

Tools To Make Sugar-Free Sloppy Joes

Tap the links below to see the items used to make this recipe.

  • Meat Chopper – This tool makes it simple to break up the ground beef for this low carb sloppy joe recipe. I use it for all of my ground meat recipes.
  • Nonstick Fry Pan – These pans are great for everything from perfect omelettes to this keto sloppy joe recipe.
  • Glass Storage Containers – Store any leftover low carb sloppy joe recipe in these, safe to reheat in, too.

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Low Carb Keto Sloppy Joes Recipe

This easy keto sloppy joes recipe is ready in 20 minutes, with simple ingredients. Serve up the sugar-free low carb sloppy joe meat on keto buns for a classic meal.

Cook: 20 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Author: Maya Krampf from WholesomeYum.com

Servings: 4 (adjust to scale recipe)

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  1. Optional step: If you want the buns pictured, make this keto hot dog bun recipe in burger shapes. (Do this first as it takes the longest.)

  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef. Season with salt. Cook, breaking apart with a spatula, for 8-10 minutes, until browned.

  3. Stir in sugar-free ketchup, water, Besti Brown Sweetener, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder.

  4. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until thickened. Adjust sweetener to taste if desired.

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Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1/4 lb beef, or 1/4 entire recipe

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving. Serving size in recipe notes above.

Calories301

Fat17.1g

Protein21.3g

Total Carbs8.9g

Net Carbs8.6g

Fiber0.3g

Sugar4.1g

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Course:Main Course

Cuisine:American

Keywords:keto sloppy joe recipe, keto sloppy joes, low carb sloppy joe

Calories: 301 kcal

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FAQs

How many carbs are in a Sloppy Joe without the bun? ›

Beef Sloppy Joe (no Bun) (1 cup) contains 21.2g total carbs, 18.9g net carbs, 16.6g fat, 27.5g protein, and 341 calories.

Is Sloppy Joe high in carbs? ›

Sloppy Joe (1 barbecue sandwich) contains 52.5g total carbs, 51g net carbs, 7.7g fat, 20.8g protein, and 372 calories.

How many carbs are in a Sloppy Joe mix? ›

Club House Sloppy Joe Seasoning Mix (0.25 package) contains 7g total carbs, 6g net carbs, 0g fat, 0.4g protein, and 30 calories.

How many calories in a Sloppy Joe with bun? ›

Beef Barbecue Sandwich Or Sloppy Joe, On Bun, Sloppy Joe (1 barbecue sandwich) contains 55.3g total carbs, 53.8g net carbs, 11.8g fat, 18.4g protein, and 409 calories.

Does Manwich sauce have carbs? ›

Manwich original sloppy joe sauce, 15 oz by Conagra Brands contains 35 calories per 64 g serving. This serving contains 0 g of fat, 1 g of protein and 8 g of carbohydrate. The latter is 6 g sugar and 2 g of dietary fiber, the rest is complex carbohydrate.

How many carbs are in Manwich with ground beef? ›

Calories in Manwich sloppy joe with 93% lean beef, no bun
Calories160.0
Potassium0.0 mg
Total Carbohydrate10.5 g
Dietary Fiber2.3 g
Sugars7.0 g
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Does Chick Fil A have carbs? ›

Chick-fil-A® Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich (without bun or sauce): 4g net carbs. Grilled Nuggets (8-count): 1g net carbs. Cobb Salad with Grilled Chicken (without dressing or crispy bell pepper toppings): 12g net carbs (with Grilled Filet), 10g net carbs (with Grilled Nuggets)

What is keto brown sugar? ›

Keto-friendly brown sugar alternatives contain erythritol or allulose combined with monk fruit, stevia, or sweet fibers (oligosaccharides or inulin).

Does Manwich have sugar in it? ›

From the Package. TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, CORN SYRUP, LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, SUGAR, CARROT FIBER, DRIED GREEN AND RED BELL PEPPERS, CHILI PEPPER, GUAR GUM, SPICES, XANTHAN GUM, DRIED GARLIC, NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID.

How many carbs are in Mccormick Sloppy Joe Mix? ›

Mccormick Sloppy Joes Mccormick Sloppy Joe Mix (1 serving) contains 7g total carbs, 4g net carbs, 11g fat, 23g protein, and 235 calories.

Does coleslaw mix have carbs? ›

Whole Foods Coleslaw Mix (1 cup) contains 5g total carbs, 3g net carbs, 11g fat, 1g protein, and 120 calories.

Does spring mix salad have carbs? ›

Most of the calories in spring mix blends come from carbohydrates. However, with just 3 grams of carbs per serving (2 grams of which come from fiber), spring mix is still considered a low-carbohydrate food.

How many carbs are in a hamburger bun? ›

Hamburger bun, white (1 medium - 3 1/2" diameter) contains 21.6g total carbs, 20.8g net carbs, 1.7g fat, 4.2g protein, and 120 calories.

What is another name for Sloppy Joe? ›

Some other names for sloppy joes include: barbecues, dynamites, gulash, sloppy janes, slushburgers, steamers, wimpies, and yum yums. What do you call sloppy joes where you live? Just like the many names for sloppy joes, you'll also find all sorts of variations on the recipe.

What is a serving size of Sloppy Joe? ›

In general, a serving of Sloppy Joe mixture (the meat and the sauce) will be around 250 calories. A serving is generally a half cup of the beef and sauce mixture. There are two methods of reducing the fat and calories of a Sloppy Joe. The first method is using high-grade ground beef that offers a low percentage of fat.

How many carbs in a burger without bun? ›

Hamburger No Bun (1 small patty (3.5 oz, raw) (yield after cooking)) contains 0g total carbs, 0g net carbs, 8.4g fat, 18.8g protein, and 156 calories.

How many carbs in a can of Sloppy Joe sauce? ›

Hunt's Manwich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce (125 ml) contains 16g total carbs, 13g net carbs, 0g fat, 1g protein, and 70 calories.

How many calories are in a Sloppy Joe meat no bun? ›

Beef sloppy joe, no bun contains 344 calories per 251 g serving.

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