Diabetic-Friendly Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (no added sugar)
- ½ cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp mustard
- Salt & pepper
- 4 slices provolone cheese
For serving (low-carb options):
- lettuce wraps
- Low-carb buns or whole grain buns (small portions)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms; cook until soft.
- Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer 5–7 minutes until thick and saucy.
- Top with provolone slices, cover, and let melt.
- Serve in lettuce wraps or low-carb buns.
Why this is better for diabetes
- No sugary ketchup-based sauce
- Mushrooms + peppers add fiber and volume with minimal carbs
- Lettuce wraps or low-carb buns reduce carb load
- Protein + fat help stabilize blood sugar
Tips
Diabetic-Friendly Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (no added sugar)
- ½ cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp mustard
- Salt & pepper
- 4 slices provolone cheese
For serving (low-carb options):
- lettuce wraps
- Low-carb buns or whole grain buns (small portions)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms; cook until soft.
- Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer 5–7 minutes until thick and saucy.
- Top with provolone slices, cover, and let melt.
- Serve in lettuce wraps or low-carb buns.
Why this is better for diabetes
- No sugary ketchup-based sauce
- Mushrooms + peppers add fiber and volume with minimal carbs
- Lettuce wraps or low-carb buns reduce carb load
- Protein + fat help stabilize blood sugar
Tips
- Want it creamier? Add a spoon of Greek yogurt or a little cream cheese
- Add extra veggies (spinach, zucchini) to lower carb density even more
- Watch portion size if using any bread—even whole grain
