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These Low Carb Buffalo Sloppy Joes wrapped in crispy lettuce cups are the perfect dinner. Eating good just go SO much easier.
If there is one thing I’ve learned in the years, if you make anything buffalo flavored, they will come and EAT IT ALL.
That is my family at least. We are obsessed with the spicy deliciousness. It’s only natural we take a sloppy joe spin on it and use hot sauce instead! Hello Low Carb Buffalo Sloppy Joes.
You are so welcome.
Bonus: We’ve got hidden veggies in our Buffalo Sloppy Joe Sauce
- Celery – Because what hot and spicy combo DOESN’T need celery
- Carrots – Now I know this is a controversial ingredient in the low-carb/keto community but it’s there. While we don’t eat our weight in carrots everyday. Our family personally finds nothing wrong with adding it to our diets in moderation. There are some great vitamins that you can find in carrots. You are more than welcome to omit if it doesn’t fit your lifestyle.
- Onion – We’ve also got some of that. It issss a vegetable. 😉
If you are feeling something a bit more hearty I vote you make our Low Carb Hamburger Buns to spoon the sloppy joe mixture and make legit buffalo sloppy joes with a bun. You’ll get the whole ‘sloppy joe enchilada’.
Net Carbs with Lettuce Wrap vs. Low Carb Burger Bun
- Lettuce Wraps – 3.3 Net Carbs
- Low Carb Burger Bun – 5.2 Net Carbs
These carb counts do not count the avocado as it depends how large your avocado is and how much you actually put on your ‘joe’
But if you are craving an ACTUAL bun and have the time a Low Carb Hamburger Bun sounds perfect.
Pile the delicious Buffalo Sloppy Joe mixture into a buttery crisp lettuce cup (or bun), pile with avocado and drizzle with a little low carb ranch dressing if you so desire.
I actually half wonder if our Sesame Ginger Dressing might do really well with this.
Whatever delicious combo you might decide – this recipe is one of our family favorites that the family asks for ALL the time.
You really never can go wrong with buffalo sauce.
YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY THESE LOW CARB RECIPES:
- Low Carb Asian Style Lettuce Wraps
- Low Carb Cheddar Broccoli Chicken Casserole
- Low Carb Fat Bomb Pork Chops
Low Carb Buffalo Sloppy Joes
These Low Carb Buffalo Sloppy Joes wrapped in crispy lettuce cups for the perfect dinner. Eating good just go so much easier.
4.23 from 9 votes
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 184kcal
Author: Bailey
Ingredients
- 1 medium celery stalk
- 1/4 cup baby carrots
- 1 small white onion
- 1 Tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 pound ground chicken (or ground turkey works also)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup red hot sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
In a food processor pulse together celery stalk, baby carrots, onion. (Or if you don't have a food processor, very finely chop vegetables.
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add coconut oil and minced vegetables. Saute 5-8 minutes, or until carrots and onions are tender.
Add ground chicken. Cook until ground chicken is cook through.
Turn heat down to low. Stir in garlic powder and red hot sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes or enough to cool the mixture down a bit before stirring in mayonnaise. (Note: If you place while it's TOO hot it can cause the mayonnaise to curdle, just be cautious)
Spoon into your favorite low carb wrap or bun option and enjoy!
Nutrition Info
Nutrition Facts
Low Carb Buffalo Sloppy Joes
Amount Per Serving (1 serving without lettuce)
Calories 184 Calories from Fat 114
% Daily Value*
Fat 12.7g20%
Saturated Fat 3.7g23%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 50mg17%
Sodium 1430mg62%
Potassium 148mg4%
Carbohydrates 2.8g1%
Fiber 0.6g3%
Sugar 1.3g1%
Protein 10.8g22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Caitlin says Hi! How much is one serving?
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- Lindsay says
You split the buffalo sloppy mix into 8 servings. A serving is 1/8th of the buffalo sloppy mix.
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- Samantha Anderson says
How mush is a serving size
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- Lindsay says
You split the buffalo sloppy mix into 8 servings. A serving is 1/8th of the buffalo sloppy mix.
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- Zoe says
I am also 72 years old and am tired of dieting. I love meat but don’t need the pasta. Every Keto story I read there is an testimony that Keto works. My friend just gave me that lazy Keto that her doctor gave her and she lost 45 pounds in 4 months. I have lost 5 pounds in 5 days. Need to lose 60 pounds but going to don it
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- Lindsay says
That is great Zoe! Good luck on achieving your goals. We hope there are a few recipes on our site that can help you go achieve the results you want. 🙂
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- sheila wright says
Lindsay ,,my dear.
I am almost 75 and I been at this low carb for many years.. going from 360 down to 140,, now it took years..but I GOTTER DONE.. and I want to say YOU… are GREAT.. I like every day recipes not fancy ones.. and honey,,, that is what I have found on your site…
THANK YOU SO MUCH FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY
LOW CARB HEART..
I never ever even have the desire now,to eat what I call REGULAR FOOD
after I decided… it was POISON to my body.. nope.. I read every single label.. drink lot’s of water take lot’s of vitamens.. and never stop.. I love to cook, can, sew, and make all my own things to use around the house….
sooo one could say.. I LOVE LOW CARB ..WILL NOT EAT ANY other… OTHER WAY…. IF A WOMEN WRAPS HER HEAD AROUND
THE FACT THAT REG FOOD IS KILLING HER.. she will not touch it either..
yes,,, I make my own breads..love my veggies and meats.. what else could a person want…a dessert here and there..
except fresh idea’s from folks like YOU
THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO..
sheila in GAReply
- Lindsay says
Awwww this commment has made my day! I’m so glad you enjoy our recipes! <3 🙂
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