Patriotic Bombay Sloppy Joes on Low-Carb Buns! 🇺🇸
A flavorful fusion of Indian spices and classic American sloppy joes, served on low-carb buns or lettuce cups. Perfect for a healthy Fourth of July feast!
Ingredients
Sloppy Joe Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil for pistachios
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil for sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 can sugar-free tomato sauce 15-ounce can
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or 1 whole chili, crushed, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garam masala (if using turkey) OR 2 teaspoons curry powder (if using beef/pork) if using turkey use garam masala; if using beef/pork use 2 tsp curry powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil for meat
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/3 cup finely diced white onion
- 1 pound ground turkey, beef, or pork
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes for meat, or 1 whole chili, crushed, to taste
- 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Your Buns: If you're using low-carb buns, lettuce cups, or flaxseed focaccia, get them ready according to their instructions. Once partially done, start on the sloppy joe mix. Slice and set aside your cooled buns.
- Toast the Pistachios: In a small frying pan, warm 1 tablespoon of avocado oil over medium-low heat. Add the shelled pistachios and toast for 4-5 minutes, stirring often, until they're lightly golden. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
- Simmer the Sauce: In a medium-sized saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil over medium heat. Add the minced ginger and garlic, cooking for just 1 minute until they smell fragrant. Stir in the sugar-free tomato sauce, water, crushed red pepper flakes (or chili), your chosen garam masala or curry powder, sea salt, and paprika. Bring this mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Let it cook while you prepare the meat.
- Cook the Meat: In a separate frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil over medium-low heat. Add the cumin seeds and toast for 1 minute until aromatic. Stir in the finely diced white onion and sauté for 5 minutes until it softens. Add your ground meat (turkey, beef, or pork) and the remaining crushed red pepper flakes. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until it's no longer pink. For a healthier dish, drain any excess fat.
- Combine and Thicken: Transfer the cooked meat mixture into the simmering tomato sauce in the saucepan. Stir everything together well. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil on medium heat, then reduce to low-medium. Partially cover the pan, allowing steam to escape, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the sloppy joe mixture thickens to your liking.
- Finish and Serve: Once thickened, stir in the full-fat coconut milk, apple cider vinegar, and the toasted pistachios. Spoon a generous serving of the warm sloppy joe mixture onto your prepared low-carb buns. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and enjoy your healthy, flavorful meal!
Notes
Nutrition per serving: Calories: 366, Total Carbs: 23.3g, Net Carbs: 12g, Fat: 16.8g, Protein: 29.8g.
Feel free to swap the protein or adjust spices to your taste. This recipe is perfect for Fourth of July celebrations or any summer BBQ!
