Description
Hearty sloppy joes recipe delivers rich flavor without excess carbohydrates. Protein-packed comfort meal satisfies hunger while keeping health goals on track.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 cup (240 ml) sugar-free ketchup
- 2 tbsps brown monk fruit allulose blend (packed, to taste)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Keto Bun Preparation: Craft keto-friendly hot dog buns molded into burger shapes well in advance to streamline the cooking process.
- Beef Browning: Heat a capacious skillet over medium-high flame and introduce ground beef, seasoning with salt. Methodically fragment the meat using a spatula, cooking for 8-10 minutes until achieving a deep, caramelized hue.
- Sauce Integration: Amalgamate sugar-free ketchup, water, brown monk fruit sweetener, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder into the browned beef. Vigorously stir to distribute flavors evenly.
- Flavor Reduction: Propel the mixture to a rolling boil, then immediately lower heat to a gentle simmer. Allow the sauce to concentrate and thicken over 10-15 minutes, stirring periodically. Fine-tune sweetness to personal preference, ensuring a harmonious taste profile.
- Serving: Ladle the robust beef mixture atop prepared keto buns or present directly in a bowl for a satisfying, low-carbohydrate culinary experience.
Notes
- Meal Prep Magic: Prepare keto hot dog buns in advance to save significant cooking time and streamline your meal preparation process.
- Beef Browning Technique: Cook ground beef thoroughly on medium-high heat, continuously breaking it apart to achieve a perfect golden-brown texture that maximizes flavor intensity.
- Sauce Consistency Control: Watch the simmering sauce closely, stirring occasionally to prevent burning and ensure a thick, rich coating that clings perfectly to the meat.
- Sweetener Adjustment: Taste and fine-tune the monk fruit sweetener during cooking to balance flavors and create a personalized taste profile that suits your preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg