All the bold, tangy-sweet flavor you love in a classic sloppy joe – made lighter and from scratch! Juicy lean ground beef and or turkey is simmered in a homemade sauce with ketchup, vinegar, mustard, brown sweetener and savory seasonings.
Guilt-free comfort food that is quick and satisfying! This meal is great for meal prep, weeknight dinners or game day.
Why You Should Make These
- No Mystery Ingredients: you control exactly what goes in them! There’s no mystery ingredient or extra sugar from the premade sauce.
- Quick and Easy: These can be made in a pinch and in under 20 minutes. They are perfect for busy weeknights or even meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 93% lean ground beef
- 1 lb 99% lean ground turkey
- 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup golden monkfruit sweetener (which is a substitute for brown sugar)
- 2 Tbsp no sugar added Heinz Ketchup
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 4 tsp yellow mustard
- 2 tsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 Tbsp diced green onions
Directions
- Scramble the ground beef and turkey in a skillet over medium heat. Once it is no longer pink, drain excess grease if needed.
2. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
3. Cook over medium-low heat for another 5 minutes and then enjoy!
Healthier Sloppy Joes
These lightened up Sloppy Joes are a family favorite. They're lower in carbs and calories but no one will be able to tell! I like to eat mine on an Aunt Millie's low carb dinner roll.
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Servings: 6 cups
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef 96%
- 1 lb lean ground turkey 99%
- 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce low sodium
- 1/4 cup golden monkfruit sweetener
- 2 Tbsp Heinz no sugar added ketchup
- 2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 4 tsp yellow mustard
- 2 tsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 Tbsp green onions sliced
Instructions
- Scramble the ground beef and turkey in a skillet over medium heat. Once it is no longer pink, drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients.
- Cook over medium low heat for another 5 minutes.
Notes
NUTRTION: 1/2 cup | 134 calories | 1.2g net carbs | 5.7g total carbs | 0.5g fiber | 23g protein | 3g fat | 1g sugar
*Nutrition facts are gathered by scanning food labels and using online calculators. They are accurate to the best of my knowledge. Nutrition facts may vary according to different name brands. I encourage you to calculate them on your own as well.
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