Kid- and keto-friendly, sloppy joes are definitely one of those comfort foods that, minus the bun, you can make a regular dinner or lunch—simply swap out the buns for lettuce cups, and voila, you’re all set!
SLOPPY JOE LETTUCE CUPS
Category: Dinner
Calorie Count: 462
Macronutrient ratio: Carb-induced calories—6%
Protein: 23 grams Carbohydrates: 7 grams Total Fat: 38 grams
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons bacon fat or butter
- 1 onion white or yellow, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup tomato paste unsweetened
- 1 1/2 cups tomatoes canned or fresh, chopped
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 16 ounces lettuce or a whole head, depending on lettuce cup preferences
- 2 spring onions sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Start by greasing a large pan with your bacon fat over medium-high heat, before adding your onion and green pepper once hot. Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add your ground turkey, chili powder, Dijon mustard, and vinegar, cooking until the turkey is browned, 7-8 minutes. Add your tomato paste and chopped tomatoes, and bring to a boil, before reducing heat to medium and cooking an additional 8-10 minutes, until thickened to preference. Season with salt and pepper to taste before removing from heat and letting cool 5 minutes.
- Serve atop lettuce leaves, sprinkling with spring onions drizzled with olive oil. If storing your mix, refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Tools Needed:
- Large pan
- Chopping knife
- Cutting board
- Serving plates