Diet Cola Sloppy Joes

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4.4 of 5 (401)

Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 162.5

Total Fat: 4.5 g
Cholesterol: 60.0 mg
Sodium: 591.7 mg
Total Carbs: 2.5 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
Protein: 24.0 g

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Introduction

These are really good paired with potato salad! You can also add onions or green peppers if you'd like. These are really good paired with potato salad! You can also add onions or green peppers if you'd like.

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

16 oz. 96% ground beef

1 cup diet cola

2/3 cup reduced sugar ketchup

1 tbsp worcestershire sauce

2 tbsp white vinegar

2 tsp dry mustard

garlic powder

Directions

Brown ground beef in skillet. Drain beef and add back to skillet. Add remaining ingredients and stir well. Cook on low for 30 minutes uncovered so sauce can thicken.

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

BRIXYLAKE

Very Good

32 of 32 people found this review helpful

I made this for dinner tonite, I actually put it in the crock pot on low for about 4.5 hours. Delish!!! - 2/25/09
MOMOKO

31 of 35 people found this review helpful

If you are worried about aspartame you can use Coke Zero which is sweetened with Splenda. :) - 3/2/09
DTRMNEDME

23 of 24 people found this review helpful

I made it with ground turkey and diet rite cola which has 0 sodium. I also added peppers and onions. Delicious
Will make again soon. - 3/3/09
FATRASBERI

Incredible!

19 of 19 people found this review helpful

Oh so good. sauce thickens if you let it set, absolutely deliciuos!! - 2/21/09
CD4332713

Incredible!

17 of 18 people found this review helpful

This was very good. Used Diet Pepsi instead of Coke. I added spices (no calories) Will make it again. - 2/22/09
PJJONE

Incredible!

12 of 12 people found this review helpful

Oh this was great!! Family loved it, said they like it better than pkg or canned kind.They wanted more but good thing I didnt have more cuz I would have ate it...lol. I used one TBSP vinegar(all I had on hand).
THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS ONE!! - 3/11/09
HISRAINE

12 of 15 people found this review helpful

Someone worried about the sodium content.. rc has a diet coke that does not contain sodium or is at least low in it. - 2/24/09
WHITETIGER78

Incredible!

12 of 17 people found this review helpful

Very nice indeed, thanks!!!

Nothing says unsafe from AboutAspartame.com: Aspartame is widely used in cooking and baking. The ingredient allows those with diabetes and other medical conditions more flexibility in their diets, and is a low-calorie, no-carbohydrate alternative to sugar. - 2/22/09
NEEDTODOTHIS09

Incredible!

11 of 12 people found this review helpful

OMG!! This was so very YUMMY! I actually started it just after lunch and then let it simmer until dinner. It was thick and YUMMY. Did I mention YUMMY? - 2/22/09
SUEINPALOMINO

Incredible!

10 of 11 people found this review helpful

I thought this was good. I added onion and green pepper. It did have to cook a little longer to thicken up, but we had it open-faced on a low-cal bun and it was fine. - 3/6/09
EHORRELL

Incredible!

9 of 9 people found this review helpful

These were fantastic. Quick, Easy, and Economical. I used Coke Zero because it's what we had on hand. I'm sure any diet Cola will work. I added three minced garlic cloves and a little fresh ground black pepper. - 3/10/09
BREAKINGTHEMOLD

Very Good

9 of 10 people found this review helpful

Surprisingly good! I used DietRite b/c it's made with Splenda (safe to heat). I also added 1/4 c onions, 1/4 c bell pepper, and used regular mustard but left out the vinegar. Sweet! - 3/2/09
MKENLEY

7 of 10 people found this review helpful

Can you use turkey instead? - 2/27/09

Reply from CD4506167 (3/1/09)
Yes, but make sure you use the nutrition facts for the turkey and not the one posted with recipe cause it's for 96% extra lean ground beef.
LEXIEJ

Very Good

7 of 12 people found this review helpful

I didn't have diet coke or ketchup, so I did regular coke and BBQ sauce. Nice! - 2/20/09
JELS2005

Very Good

6 of 8 people found this review helpful

This recipe was delicious! I did add some additional seasoning like garlic powder, black pepper and salt, It was a little bland without it. Is defiantely somethin I would make again!! - 3/9/09
KAYCIE4

Incredible!

6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I just made the Diet Coke Sloppy Joes
OMG they are unbelievable.
Low in carb for my new lifestyle - 2/26/09
WIGGLEGIRL

Incredible!

5 of 7 people found this review helpful

strange combination - but it turned out very delicous and a big winner with everyone! easy too... - 3/10/09
VIOLAMANDA

5 of 8 people found this review helpful

Do you know if diet pepsi works? - 2/17/09

Reply from CD4506167 (2/17/09)
Yeah, any diet cola will work.
FL_NETTIE

Very Good

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

I wasn't sure if I'd like it, but it's very good. I'll make it again. - 3/3/09
LSZCZERB

Incredible!

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

My husband and I loved this recipe. It tasted great! Thanks! - 2/17/09

Reply from CD4506167 (2/17/09)
Glad you liked them!
DIETINGAL

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I used ground turkey and Coke Zero and I loved it! glad that I resisted the temptation to add stuff the first time, I think onions and peppers would have taken over the flavor. You do need to let it cook down to thicken, but it's worth it. Great recipe - 4/11/09
BASEBALLMOM024

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

These were very good. I made them on the stove and they thickened up in about 20 minutes. Whole family loved them! - 3/11/09
RAB1230

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This was a very good substitute for sloppy joes. Even my husband liked it. He took the leftovers and added to a soup the next night. Yum. - 3/10/09
80SALI

2 of 5 people found this review helpful

This sounds like a great recipe, but it is unsafe to heat aspartame. You should never drink a diet coke that's been sitting in a hot car, even if you ice it down later.
Use coke zero with splenda. - 5/28/09
PIXGIRL

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Really easy to make and delicious. A great quick meal. The mustard powder really makes the taste! - 3/10/09
LINGUISTMARCIE

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This was a great and easy recipe! - 3/10/09
EEYOREMN

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I added some celery, green pepper and onion. It was fabulous. I've never had a good sloppy joe recipe and now I do! - 3/8/09
ANOINTEDTIME

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This was fantastic. My 12 and 9yr old actually measured out the ingredients and prepared the dish. My 9yr old does not eat sloppy joes, but she ate this one. We are definitely having this again really soon. - 3/5/09
CANDABERG

Very Good

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Very good but slightly too sweet. My kids loved it, but I'll modify it slightly for next time so it's not as sweet. It does take a while to thicken before putting on a bun. - 3/4/09
RENEELUIS

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This recipe is awesome! My husband and I loved it. We'll definitely be making this again. Thanks for sharing this! - 3/3/09
JDYER1943

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

My husband and I loved this. I served it over nature's own whole grain sandwich rolls. Thanks! - 3/3/09
DAFIRKUS

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Made for dinner. This was really good. I'll make this recipe in larger quantities for my family. - 3/3/09
CD4053819

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Tried this last night. We used regualr ketchup because the reduced sugar was pretty high for a small bottle. My boyfriend goes through alot of kethcup so we got a big bottle. But it was super yummy! He loved it also. And while you are cooking, the smell is fantastic! Will be making every week! - 3/2/09
TLCLAPP

Incredible!

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

I loved this recipe. I will make it alot. It don't tast like diet food. - 3/1/09
SARAVASTI

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

im going to try this with tofu! see if it works. Im going to get the light tofu--lower calories--with some weight watchers bread and you have a real low cal recipe :D
ps: to make tofu have texture similar to ground beef I freeze it then thaw out to cook, that changes the texture of the tofu - 3/1/09

Reply from CD4506167 (3/1/09)
That's a neat idea....I've been thinking about trying tofu but just didn't really know what to do with it!
TIGI61

Incredible!

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Diet Shasta is made with splenda and it will work - 2/28/09
GREATGRANNY55

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I didn't have white vinegar so I used red wine vinegar. I also added chopped onion and a few shakes of garlic powder and chili powder. My DH and I enjoyed this very much. - 2/24/09
1CATLADY1

2 of 8 people found this review helpful

This sounds intriguing. I will make it as soon as I get the diet coke. - 2/17/09
MAKINACHANGE4ME

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I made this and added the onion and green peppers and served with lightly toasted whole wheat buns. Even my picky eaters loved it! Will make this again! - 9/25/09
JENVOSE

Very Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I used Zevia (a stevia-flavored zero calorie soda) and organic unsweetened ketchup; added peppers and onions and just a few seasonings. It was great! - 5/9/09
SPARKLED87

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was really good. My bf and I really enjoyed it and what was even better was that we already had all the ingredients in the house! Didn't have a to make a grocery trip! :) - 3/13/09
NICOLECAN19

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was a GREAT recipee. My whole family loved it. One of our favorites so far and we will definatly be eating it again!! - 3/11/09
JRADTKE1

Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I used diet pepsi instead. It seemed very sweet to me but my family liked it. - 3/9/09
KAYLA_JEAN

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

very tasty - will use a little less ketchup next time. - 3/9/09
LGJAMISON

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This can be mae gluten free also, with GF ketchup, GF Worcestershire sause and GL buns. - 3/8/09
VLECKB

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I did 1/2 gr turkey, 1/2 TVP and it worked very nicely! Everyone loved it. Thanks!! - 3/7/09
PEGGYPENGUIN

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

we both liked it. I added the onion and green pepper.
We will sure have it again - 3/4/09
LUNA627

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very good, very easy! - 3/4/09
FEFIFO

Incredible!

1 of 4 people found this review helpful

This sounds so good. I'm not telling my family about the DIET coke and the LOW CARB ketchup as they automatically turn up noses when I try to cut calories. Just going to serve it and I bet they won't even taste the difference. - 3/4/09
TXSLINDY

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is so easy to make!!!! My husband enjoyed this so much he didn't talk during dinner, he was too busy eating the sloppy joe's. - 3/2/09
CAROLSTCLAIR

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We made this last night, my hubby and I thought it was wonderful. We found the low carb catusp in the health food section of our grocery store. We served it with pita bread, and still had a less than 300 calorie meal. - 3/2/09
GRANNYCB

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My family thought this was the best Sloppy Joe recipe they've ever tasted. This one is a keeper for sure. - 3/2/09
DRAGONLADY2000

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have made it before with different pops but I don't use Worcestershire sauce. Add your favorite spices, ours are garlic powder & crushed red peppers. Can't wait to try it in the crockpot, thanks. - 3/1/09
PTX2-54

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Oh Yes, I will be making this again. Everyone in the family loved it! - 3/1/09
TANNEDTOKEN

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

this was REALLY good prepared as directed. Even the kids liked it. last time I made this I used Diet Dr. Pepper. good too! - 3/1/09
LILAHAE

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

OMG!!!! This is wonderful. I served mine over lettuce like a taco salad. - 2/28/09
IRON__GIRL

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! YUMMY!!!!!! Easy to make, thickened wonderfully after 30 min. on low!!! Took me back to my childhood days! Definitely will make again & again!!! Thanks! - 2/27/09
BOATING09

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This tasted wonderful. Very easy and quick to make. - 2/26/09
DBRAZIL

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Good! It has a nice little kick to it. My husband was a bit weary when he heard I was putting Diet Coke into the recipe, but he was happily surprised to find how good it turned out. Yummy! - 2/25/09
WGASQ5

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Excellent, and quick and easy to prepare. I used Diet DR Pepper, probably changed the taste a little from Diet Coke but it was good and thickened nicely. - 2/25/09
SUGARPUNK52

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

THis was very good.I've never used coke in a recipe before. - 2/18/09
SOLIS54

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The sloppy joes were great. The taste was not too sweet and not too bland. The only reason I did 4 stars instead of 5 was I wish that the sauce was a little thicker. - 2/17/09
GOFORGIN

Very Good

Ok - 7/26/21
TRAVELGAL417

Incredible!

yum - 5/23/21
JIMA71

What does the diet coke do? - 5/19/21
1CRAZYDOG

Nice flavor' - 2/1/21
PATRICIAAK

:) - 1/5/21
SUSANYOUNGER

Very good - 1/5/21
EOWYN2424

Incredible!

interesting - 12/25/20
NEPTUNE1939

Very Good

tasty - 12/21/20
POSEY440

Good

Good - 12/6/20
NANASUEH

yummy - 11/21/20
HAPPYBOOKWORM27

- 10/4/20
PWILLOW1

We love Sloppy Joes and these were excellent - 9/1/20
NASFKAB

Hate diet soda or any soda but used spices & stock - 8/18/20
CHAOTICJEW

Incredible!

Had this with "potato" (daikon radish) salad as suggested. Also added some onions. Absolutely loved how it turned out! - 8/2/20
ROBBIEY

sounds wonderful - 7/13/20
TERMITEMOM

Very Good

I used Coke Zero and turkey. Really good! - 7/6/20
LESSOFMOORE

This looks good. - 3/31/20
PORTIA70

I love sloppy joes, and really want to try this as soon as I can - 3/21/20
4CONNIESHEALTH

Very Good

Very good! - 2/14/20
LISA6101

Incredible!

It was enjoyed by everyone in my family. - 1/2/20
ZRIE014

Very Good

tasty - 11/21/19
NELLJONES

The cola is a surprising addition, adds that sweet taste, but I only used half a cup. - 11/4/19
CD2693807

looks and sounds good - 10/30/19
CD4994568

looks interesting - 7/31/19
BEEGIRL10PJ

Yum! - 7/31/19
LIBR@RYL@DY

Incredible!

YUMMY - 7/24/19
CD1987279

delicious - 6/28/19
ROSSYFLOSSY

Very Good

Tasty recipe. - 6/25/19
CHERIRIDDELL

excellent - 6/21/19
9MYTIME

Incredible!

This was a huge hit with my family. Made as is written. - 4/3/19
CECTARR

Thanks - 3/8/19
EGGBASKET1

Incredible!

Delicious - 3/6/19
RYCGIRL

very good - 2/20/19
CD4114015

Very Good

Great - 2/16/19
EVIE4NOW

Incredible!

I made mine with Coke Zero and a bit of diabetic brown sugar. I did add onions and a few green peppers and black and red pepper for a bit of zing. Flavor was outstanding. - 2/16/19
JUNETTA2002

Incredible!

Great recipe - 1/20/19
CHERYLHURT

Marvelous in the slo cooker! - 11/5/18
MNABOY

Very Good

revives great memories. - 9/30/18

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