This keto low-carb sloppy joes recipe is a simple but delicious weeknight meal that comes together in under 30 minutes - hamburger bun and all!*Note-See the notes below to make this dish paleo.
Add the oil or butter to a large skillet or dutch oven and heat over medium-high heat.
Once hot, add the beef and cook until brown, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain off the fat if desired.
Add the green pepper and cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
Then, add the onion powder, garlic powder, sugar-free ketchup, chili powder, dry mustard, tomato paste, water, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Taste and add the sweetener if desired.
Bring the meat mixture to a boil. Then, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Taste and adjust the salt and seasonings as desired.
Serve with prepared hamburger buns.
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See how easy this recipe is to make on my YouTube channel! Watch the full video here: Sloppy Joe YouTube Video
Nutrition information uses Primal Kitchen Ketchup and does not include the hamburger buns or the optional sweetener.
I used to recommend Heinz No Sugar Added Ketchup but recently noticed that it's sweetened with sucralose, which is an artificial sweetener I don't recommend.
Storage Instructions: The sloppy joe filling can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days or frozen for 2 to 3 months.