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October 22, 2019 · 13 Comments

Skinny Sloppy Joes

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Beef· Dinner· Ground turkey· Low Carb· Lunches· Meal Prep· Sandwich

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This skinny version of the classic childhood sloppy joe recipe is a hit at all family gatherings! It’s quick, easy, and low in points! Perfect for any day of the week!

Servings: Makes 8 (1/2 cup servings)

GREEN:3 SmartPoints per serving

BLUE: 3 SmartPoints per serving

PURPLE: 3 SmartPoints per serving

 

What are Sloppy Joes?

A sloppy joe is a sandwich consisting of ground beef, onions, tomato sauce or ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and other seasonings, served on a hamburger bun. The dish originated in the United States during the early 20th century.

How do I make these Skinny Sloppy Joes?

Spray a large skillet with non stick cooking spray. Cook ground beef over medium high heat until it’s brown and no longer pink. Drain fat and leave meat in skillet. 

Add onion, celery, and garlic. 

Cook until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes.

Add no sugar added ketchup, water, brown sugar substitute, chili powder, dry mustard and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine. 

Simmer for 15 minutes, adding salt and pepper to taste. Add Worcestershire sauce. Let is simmer for another 5 minutes. 

Spoon 1/2 cup sloppy joe mixture onto a low point roll or hamburger bun.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to month. 

Servings:  Makes 8 ( 1/2 cup servings) 

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lbs. 96% lean ground beef or turkey 
  • 1/2 medium onion, diced
  • 4 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves, minced)
  • 1 Tbsp zero point brown sugar substitute to regular brown sugar ( I use Lakanto Monkfruit Golden Sweetener)
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup or 16 Tbsp no sugar added ketchup
  • 1/2 tsp dry mustard
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 8 low point or low carb buns, for additional points ( I use Great Value hamburger buns for 3 points)

Directions:

  1. Spray a large skillet with non stick cooking spray. Cook ground beef over medium high heat until it’s brown and no longer pink.
  2. Drain fat and leave meat in skillet. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add no sugar added ketchup, water, brown sugar substitute, chili powder, dry mustard and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine. 
  4. Simmer for 15 minutes, adding salt and pepper to taste. Add Worcestershire sauce. Let is simmer for another 5 minutes. 
  5. Spoon 1/2 cup sloppy joe mixture onto hamburger bun.
  6. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to month. 

Servings:  Makes 8 ( 1/2 cup servings)

GREEN:3 SmartPoints per serving

BLUE: 3 SmartPoints per serving

PURPLE: 3 SmartPoints per serving

 

Notes:

  • Point value does not include the rolls or buns. 
  • The overall point value is the same if you were to use 1 Tbsp brown sugar or brown sugar substitute.
  • In order to calculate the smart points on a recipe you have to enter the ingredients in manually (by creating a recipe in the recipe builder) not by the nutritional information. Since this recipe contains zero point items the app doesn’t realize there are zero point items in the recipe and will calculate it based only off the nutritional info which is not accurate.
  • You may substitute a small green pepper, diced for the celery, if you desire. 
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Yield: 8

Skinny Sloppy Joes

Skinny Sloppy Joes

This skinny version of the classic childhood sloppy joe recipe is a hit at all family gatherings! It's quick, easy, and low in points! Perfect for any day of the week! 

Author: thepounddropper.com

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs. 96% lean ground beef or turkey 
  • 1/2 medium onion, diced
  • 4 celery stalks, diced or 1 small green pepper, diced
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves, minced)
  • 1 Tbsp zero point brown sugar substitute to regular brown sugar ( I use Lakanto Monkfruit Golden Sweetener)
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup or 16 Tbsp no sugar added ketchup
  • 1/2 tsp dry mustard
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 8 low point or low carb buns, for additional points ( I use Great Value hamburger buns for 3 points)

Instructions

    1. Spray a large skillet with non stick cooking spray. Cook ground beef over medium high heat until it's brown and no longer pink. 
    2. Drain fat and leave meat in skillet. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
    3. Add no sugar added ketchup, water, brown sugar substitute, chili powder, dry mustard and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine. 
    4. Simmer for 15 minutes, adding salt and pepper to taste. Add Worcestershire sauce.
    5. Let is simmer for another 5 minutes. 
    6. Spoon 1/2 cup sloppy joe mixture onto hamburger bun.
    7. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to month. 

      Servings:  Makes 8 ( 1/2 cup servings)


    GREEN:3 SmartPoints per serving

    BLUE: 3 SmartPoints per serving

    PURPLE: 3 SmartPoints per serving

Notes

    • Point value does not include the roll or buns.
    • The overall point value is the same if you were to use 1 Tbsp brown sugar or brown sugar substitute. 
    • If you use 93% ground turkey the point value is 4 Smart Points per serving. If you use 99% ground turkey the point value is 1 Smart Point per serving for the BLUE or PURPLE plan.
    • In order to calculate the smart points on a recipe you have to enter the ingredients in manually (by creating a recipe in the recipe builder) not by the nutritional information. Since this recipe contains zero point items the app doesn’t realize there are zero point items in the recipe and will calculate it based only off the nutritional info which is not accurate

Recommended Products

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  • Lakanto MonkFruit Sweetener
    Lakanto MonkFruit Sweetener
  • McCormick Dark Chili Powder, 20 oz
    McCormick Dark Chili Powder, 20 oz
  • Heinz No Sugar Added Tomato Ketchup, 13 oz Bottle (Pack of 6)
    Heinz No Sugar Added Tomato Ketchup, 13 oz Bottle (Pack of 6)
  • McCormick Culinary Ground Mustard, 1 lb
    McCormick Culinary Ground Mustard, 1 lb
  • Lea & Perrins Original Worcestershire Sauce 5 oz Bottle (2 Pack)
    Lea & Perrins Original Worcestershire Sauce 5 oz Bottle (2 Pack)

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 132Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 499mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 3gProtein: 18g
© Lindsay Kehl
Cuisine: American / Category: Beef

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Comments

  1. Susie says

    October 22, 2019 at 2:17 am

    No draining. ???

    Reply
    • Lindsay Kehl says

      October 22, 2019 at 5:14 pm

      HI Susie,

      Yes, if there is liquid fat. I would recommend draining the fat. Thank you

      Reply
      • Candace says

        January 12, 2020 at 10:41 pm

        Can classic Monkfruit work in these recipes or will there be a big difference in taste?

        Reply
        • Lindsay Kehl says

          January 13, 2020 at 2:42 am

          Yes, the classic would work just as well.

          Thanks so much

          Reply
    • Susan says

      February 24, 2021 at 1:41 am

      Tried this meatless using Impossible Burger meat. A vegan sloppy Joe! I used green pepper. Rest I stuck with recipe and it was really delicious. My mew favorite Sloppy Joe! Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Kathy says

    October 22, 2019 at 4:35 pm

    Are the points the same if you use turkey or ground beef? Thanks.

    Reply
    • Lindsay Kehl says

      October 22, 2019 at 5:19 pm

      Hi Kathy,

      Thanks for your question.If you use 93% ground turkey the point value is 4 Freestyle Smart Points per serving. If you use 97% ground turkey the point value is 2 Freestyle Smart Point per serving. If you use 99% ground turkey the point value is 1 Freestyle Smart Points per serving.

      Have a wonderful day!

      Reply
  3. Linda Arthur Tejera says

    October 22, 2019 at 7:01 pm

    A timely and yummy post for me! Thank you. I was trying to figure out something different, quick, and easy for lunch that I could use my thawed 96/4 ground beef in. And I actually had most all of the ingredients on hand. Didn’t have celery and used a red pepper instead of green. So we had a quick, easy, and delicious fast lunch! Thanks! Have a great day!

    Reply
  4. Susan Jones says

    October 22, 2019 at 10:17 pm

    You are amazing. Thanks for the fantastic recipes.

    Reply
  5. Jess M says

    October 23, 2019 at 2:41 am

    Would tomato sauce be an ok substitute for the ketchup?

    Reply
    • Lindsay Kehl says

      October 23, 2019 at 4:31 pm

      Hi Jess

      You can use tomato sauce in place of the ketchup-keep in mind the ketchup does add a bit of sweetness to the flavor. You may want to add a bit of sugar substitute if you desired.

      thank you,
      Linds

      Reply
  6. Ingrid says

    December 9, 2019 at 10:46 pm

    I literally just read this recipe as my first experience of your website and I am in love, thank you for taking the time to break it down – does the points value change if you use swerve confectioners sugar instead of brown(or substitute) sugar?

    Just happens to be the only thing in my pantry…

    Reply
  7. Eraj Siddiqui says

    February 2, 2020 at 7:34 pm

    this look amazing ! thanks for sharing

    Reply

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