Saucy ground beef cooked in a rich, tangy sloppy joe sauce—all in one skillet. Classic American comfort food made keto-friendly with no buns or sugar.
- 1½ lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil (if needed)
- 1 small yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¾ cup sugar-free ketchup
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (sugar-free)
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup beef broth
Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and cook until softened.
Stir in garlic and cook briefly.
Add ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire, mustard, and spices.
Add beef broth and simmer until thick and saucy.