LOW CARB SLOPPY JOES WITH QUICK PICKLED CUCUMBERS

LOW CARB SLOPPY JOES WITH QUICK PICKLED CUCUMBERS

INGREDIENTS:

SLOPPY JOES

1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb ground beef
1/3 tsp each salt & pepper
1 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp chili powder
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 1/4 cups strained puréed tomatoes (passata)
1/4 cup Wholesome Allulose Zero Calorie Liquid Sweetener
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp sriracha hot sauce
4 low-carb buns

PICKLED CUCUMBERS

1 cup cucumbers, sliced
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup Wholesome Allulose Zero Calorie Liquid Sweetener
1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp sea salt

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

Per 1/4 recipe
Calories 430
Fat 24g
Saturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 60mg
Sodium 1100mg
Carbohydrate 30g
Fiber 18g
Sugars 8g
Protein 39g

DIRECTIONS:

SLOPPY JOES

Step 1

Heat oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook beef, salt and pepper for 5 to 8 minutes or until starting to brown.

Step 2

Stir in onion, red pepper, garlic and chili powder for 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are softened. Stir in tomato paste; cook for 1 minute.

Step 3

Stir in tomatoes and 1/4 cup water; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in Allulose Liquid Sweetener, mustard and hot sauce.

Step 4

Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened.

QUICK PICKLED CUCUMBERS

Step 1

Stir together cucumbers, vinegar, Allulose Liquid Sweetener, dill, garlic and salt. Let stand for 15 to 20 minutes or until cucumbers are lightly pickled.

Step 2

Serve Sloppy Joes on low-carb buns with pickled cucumbers.

Tip: Substitute ground chicken, turkey or tofu crumbles for ground beef.

Makes: 4 Servings