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These easy healthy sloppy joes are gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, low sugar, low carb, high protein, and keto friendly. In a stainless steel skillet is freshly made sloppy joe mix with a thick, brown sauce and chopped onions for more flavor. On a small plate in front is a smashed sweet potato, opened, with the sloppy joe filling inside for a healthier option.
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Healthy Sloppy Joe's (High Protein, Low Sugar)

Course: Main Course
Keyword: gluten free, healthier, healthy, healthy dinner, healthy meal prep, high protein, keto friendly, low carb, low sugar, paleo friendly, sloppy joes, spring, summer

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (or ground chicken or turkey)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar (or brown sugar replacement, see post above)
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  • In a large pan on the stovetop, cook onion in olive oil until soft (about 5 min).
  • Add garlic and beef, cook until no longer pink.
  • Add everything else and mix well.
  • Turn heat to low and simmer 10-15 min or until desired thickness.
  • Serve on a sweet potato or any way you like - enjoy!