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Low Carb Sloppy Joes

Low Carb Sloppy Joes Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
  • ½ small onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • ¼ cup sugar-free ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tsp liquid smoke
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ cup water
  • Butter lettuce leaves, for serving
  • Optional: shredded cheddar cheese, diced dill pickles

Method
 

  1. Cook the ground beef and diced onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat, until browned and the onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  2. Add the minced garlic, tomato paste, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the paste darkens slightly and the garlic is fragrant.
  3. Stir in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, vinegar, liquid smoke, and water. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the meat.
  4. Spoon the filling into butter lettuce leaves, top with cheese or pickles if using, and serve right away.

Notes

If the sauce thickens too much while sitting off the heat, stir in a tablespoon of warm water before spooning into the lettuce cups. This filling also makes great leftovers for lunch the next day.