We all love the classic and comforting taste of sloppy joe sandwiches, this Keto Sloppy Joe Casserole Recipe is just as delicious and flavorful with a lighter take. The casserole form on this sloppy joe recipe makes it easy to bake for the whole family on this childhood favorite!
If you love these keto sloppy joes and are looking for other great keto diet or low-carb recipe, be sure to check out my favorite recipes such as Best Easy Keto-Friendly Italian Sausage Casserole and my The Best Keto Big Mac Casserole with Special Sauce recipe! These are great comfort food options if you are looking for keto recipes for those busy weeknights.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Great Keto Option: If you love the comfort food taste of keto sloppy joes, but don't want a low-carb meal, this recipe has the perfect versatility to meet your keto diet criteria. It's a hearty casserole without the guilt and one of my favorite casserole recipes!
Easy Meal for Busy Weeknights: This keto sloppy joe recipe can be made in under 30 minutes and is perfect for an easy weeknight meal! I love making it during the summer months or when it's a busy time of year.
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Ingredients
For the Casserole:
- Ground beef
- Chopped green bell peppers: can substitute for red bell pepper
- Tomato sauce: can substitute for tomato puree or sugar-free ketchup
- Worcestershire sauce
- Honey: can substitute for brown sugar or liquid stevia
- Onion powder
- Garlic cloves
- Flaky sea salt
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Olive oil
For Serving:
- Iceberg or romaine lettuce boats or keto hamburger buns, you could also use low-carb tortillas if you have those on hand!
See recipe card for quantities.
Full Recipe Instructions
Step 1: Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat and add one teaspoon of olive oil.
Add the ground beef, chopped bell peppers, salt, onion powder and garlic.
Cook 3-5 minutes until the ground meat is cooked through.
Step 2: Lower the temperature to medium heat.
To make the sloppy joe sauce, add the tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and honey.
Simmer 2-3 minutes until combined.
Step 3: Add the beef mixture to a 9x9 casserole dish and spread into a thin layer.
Then top with the cheddar cheese.
Step 4: Broil on high in the oven for 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Serve sloppy joe filling on iceberg or romaine lettuce boats or keto hamburger buns.
Equipment
- Large skillet or cast iron pan
- 9 x 9 baking dish
Storage
Store your keto sloppy joe casserole in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
Freezer Meal Prep
You can also easily meal prep this sloppy joe recipe by adding the cooked meat mixture in a casserole dish or foil pan. Top with the cheddar cheese and wrap with plastic wrap to freeze for up to 3-6 months.
When you are ready to eat, heat in the oven at 350°F for 20 minutes until the center is cooked and and the internal temperature is 160°F. Serve with your lettuce wraps or keto buns and you have an easy freezer meal!
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Keto Sloppy Joe Casserole
Ingredients
For the casserole:
- 1 lb ground beef
- ¾ c green bell peppers, chopped about 1 green bell pepper
- ¾ c tomato sauce
- 3 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 teaspoon honey or 1 teaspoon liquid stevia can substitute for 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- ¾ c shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
For serving:
- Iceberg or romaine lettuce boats or keto burger buns
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat and add one teaspoon of olive oil.
- Add the ground beef, chopped bell pepper, salt, onion powder and garlic.
- Cook 3-5 minutes until the ground meat is cooked through.
- Lower the temperature to medium heat. To make the sloppy joe sauce, add the tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and honey.
- Simmer 2-3 minutes until combined.
- Add the beef mixture to a 9x9 casserole dish and spread into a thin layer. Then top with the cheddar cheese.
- Broil on high in the oven for 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve sloppy joe filling on iceberg or romaine lettuce boats or keto hamburger buns.
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