Lettuce Wrap Sloppy Joes
Lettuce Wrap Sloppy Joes are a modern, low-carb twist on the classic American comfort food, replacing the traditional hamburger bun with crisp lettuce leaves like iceberg or butter lettuce. The filling typically features ground beef or turkey cooked in a savory-sweet tomato-based sauce with onions, bell peppers, and Worcestershire sauce. This dish is a popular American fusion creation, often associated with healthy eating and fusion cuisine trends.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in protein from the ground meat and low in carbohydrates due to the lettuce wrap, making it suitable for low-carb or keto diets. A typical serving provides a good source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins from the meat, with a rough calorie range of 250-350 per serving depending on the meat and sauce used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Zinc | 4.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.8 mcg |
Per 1 wrap (approx. 210 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents the American adaptation of the Asian lettuce wrap concept (like P.F. Chang's chicken lettuce wraps) applied to a traditional Western sandwich. Nutritionally, it's interesting for how it transforms a typically carb-heavy comfort food into a lighter, vegetable-forward meal without sacrificing the hearty, savory flavor profile.
