Sloppy Joe Tacos
These Sloppy Joe Tacos deliver 17g protein and 228 calories per serving—a light lunch option for cutting phases and low-calorie days. Stovetop cooks 6 servings quickly, providing flexibility for different macro targets throughout the week. Built for lifters managing body composition who need lower-calorie meal options that still provide structure.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •90/10 Ground Beef(454g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Bell Pepper
- •Garlic(120g)
- •Tomato Sauce(480g)
- •Brown sugar(30g)
- •Worcestershire Sauce(15g)
Lea & Perrins is the standard. A little goes a long way.
- •Chili powder(5g)
- •Pinch Of Salt And Pepper, To Taste
- •Taco Shells, Corn, Fried, Hard
Instructions
- 1Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up the beef with a spoon and stirring occasionally. Drain off any excess fat and discard it.
- 2Return pan to the heat, and add the onion, red bell pepper and garlic to the ground beef. Continue sauteing for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft and translucent, stirring occasionally.
- 3While the veggies are sauteing, whisk together the tomato sauce, brown sugar, worcestershire, and chili powder until combined. Once the veggies are cooked, add the tomato sauce mixture to the ground beef and stir until combined. Continue cooking until the mixture reaches a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
- 4To assemble the tacos, place the ground beef filling in the taco shells and top with your desired toppings. Serve immediately.
Nutrition — Per Serving
228
calories
17g
protein
11g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 17g
- Saturated fat
- 3.4g
- Sodium
- 490 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.9g
6 servings per batch · ~187g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Sloppy Joe Tacos have per serving?
Each serving contains 17g of protein and 228 calories with 11g fat and 17g carbs. This is a lighter option if you're stacking multiple meals in a day or need a lower-calorie lunch that still delivers solid protein.
How long does Sloppy Joe Tacos take to make?
Quick prep means you're looking at minimal hands-on time, and the recipe batch-preps 6 servings at once. This works well for meal prep days when you need to knock out multiple recipes.
Is Sloppy Joe Tacos good for fat loss?
At 228 calories per serving with 17g protein, this recipe fits a fat loss phase where you're managing calorie intake while preserving muscle. The high protein-to-calorie ratio makes it efficient for staying full on a deficit.
