Ingredients:
1lb of lean ground meat (I used chicken)
4-5 slices of bacon chopped
1 medium onion chopped small
1-2 green serrano chilies chopped (seeded or not)
1 bell pepper chopped (or 1 cup frozen chopped bell peppers are fine)
1Tbs of grated fresh ginger (see note)
2-3 cloves of fresh garlic grated (see note)
1 Tbs of brown sugar (or more if you like it extra sweet)
1 cup chicken or beef broth (or bullion/water equivalent)
1 cup of your favorite spaghetti sauce
2 tsp of Garam Masala
1 tsp of ground cumin
1/2 tsp of turmeric
1 tsp red chili flakes (or to taste)
some seasoning salt to taste ( I used Lawry's)
black pepper (to taste)
2 Tbs of Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbs plus 1 tsp of malt vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
Note: You can substitute my ginger/garlic paste for the ginger and garlic . Just use 2Tbs worth. Here is the link: Ginger/Garlic Paste
Directions:
Start by rendering your chopped bacon. After it becomes crispy, drain onto a plate and reserve 2Tbs of the bacon fat in the frying pan to use to cook the dish.
Add your lb of ground meat into the 2Tbs of bacon oil in the pan. Allow the meat to brown well and caramelize. The best way to caramelize meat is to allow it sear in the pan without moving it around too much. Then turn as it browns.
Next add your chopped onions and serrano chilies. Saute for 2 minutes.
Add your fresh ginger and garlic or the Ginger/Garlic Paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add your dry seasoning next (garam masala, seasoning salt, turmeric, chili flakes, cumin, brown sugar). Saute for 2 minutes.
Next add your fresh or frozen bell pepper. I used a mix of frozen peppers because I personally like the colors in the dish, but green bell pepper is fine.
Mix the liquids for the sauce (chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar and spaghetti sauce) and pour over the meat.
Cook on med-high heat for 10-15 minutes or until the liquids cook out. You should have a moist, but not wet sloppy joe filling when it is done. Taste for seasoning before you turn off the stove.
Serve on your favorite bun, bread or roll. I topped each sandwich with the crispy bacon bits. You can also top it with cheese or a creamy cabbage slaw. Enjoy.
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What a great spin on a sloppy joe, this sounds fantastic. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is the second time I've heard of sloppy joes and I have to try it - yours looks like dynamite! Congratulations on the nomination. You have my vote!
ReplyDeleteNice twist on the sloppy joe, looks really delicious! And its got bacon! Nice!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...these look sooooo good! Congrats on your nomination!!!! So excited for you!
ReplyDeleteLove the Indian spin on an American classic! Gonna have to give these a try =)
ReplyDeleteLooks much better than your average sloppy joe! Will have to try this version!
ReplyDeleteYour kids are so cute and creative! These look like a great weeknight dinner...and if it's kid approved,it must be fabulous :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend, Ramona!
Loving this seasoning and this twist!
ReplyDeleteThe "Sloppy Mommy" sandwich looks great! Congratulations on your nomination and best of luck!
ReplyDeleteWow, so delicious and new! Must try for kids at home! :)
ReplyDeleteYou could visit my food blog for some Gujju recipes! :)
I too love spicing up classic American/Western recipes... I have a habit of "Arabizing" them :) Haven't had a sloppy joe in what feels like a decade but you've piqued my interest with this new rendition.
ReplyDeleteI like this spicy version and I bet that file of yours is bulging with yummies.
ReplyDeletethis looks spicy, moist and bursting with flavours...love it!
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