Keto Chorizo Sloppy Joes

Keto chorizo sloppy joes are perfectly spicy and perfectly sloppy. This dish comes together in under 30 minutes, so it’s perfect for even your busiest of days!

When you want the ultimate comfort food dish that comes together quickly and easily, keto chorizo sloppy joes are a perfect choice. We combine Mexican chorizo with diced peppers and onions, then add a homemade keto enchilada sauce to create an amazingly flavorful dish that will always satisfy. Enjoy!

Let’s talk about our ingredients!

You’ll be amazed at how incredibly flavorful this dish is combining just 5 simple ingredients and coming together in under 30 minutes. We start with Mexican pork chorizo. You can substitute with Mexican beef chorizo if you’d like. You will want to make sure you’re using Mexican and not Spanish chorizo. Mexican chorizo is a ground meat mixture which is raw and needs to be cooked, while Spanish chorizo is a cured and dried sausage which is cooked and ready to eat. To our Mexican chorizo we add diced peppers and onions. I used a combination of green and red peppers, but you can use any color or color combination you’d like for yours. I wanted to keep all of the wonderful flavor from the chorizo, so I didn’t drain any of the grease from mine. You can drain some of the grease off if you’d prefer.

How do I make homemade enchilada sauce to use in my keto chorizo sloppy joes?

I have a confession! I actually had some leftover homemade red enchilada sauce, and it was the inspiration for making these chorizo sloppy joes. It’s incredibly easy to make your own red enchilada sauce and the result is an amazingly delicious sauce that’s also low in carbs. Here is the recipe for my sauce. You can also easily double this recipe if you’d like to make a larger batch.

Ingredients:

• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• ⅔ cup vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan. Whisk to combine ingredients.

2. Bring mixture to a boil over medium high heat.

3. Decrease heat to medium and simmer 10 minutes, whisking occasionally.

What are some ways I can serve these keto chorizo sloppy joes?

You have some great keto options for serving your sloppy joes. To make a more traditional sandwich, you can use keto bread or English muffins. I love serving mine with my go-to chaffles! You can also serve them in a lettuce wrap. A simple option is to serve this sloppy joe mixture as is in a bowl. If you’d like, you can also top it with some shredded cheese, then broil until the cheese is melted and browned. You can make a salad by using your favorite greens, then using this sloppy joe mixture as the main ingredient, then adding all your favorite salad toppings! You can also serve your sloppy joes with a keto soup or with a side salad. They pair especially well with coleslaw. These sloppy joes reheat well either in the microwave or in a skillet or saucepan on the stovetop, so they’re perfect for leftovers.

Here are some coleslaw dishes that would pair nicely with these sloppy joes!

Creamy Keto Cucumber Coleslaw

Easy Keto Coleslaw

Keto Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Slaw

Keto Napa and Green Cabbage Slaw

Helpful Hints:

*You’ll want to make sure you’re using Mexican chorizo which is the kind that is a ground mixture which needs to be cooked.

*You can use homemade red enchilada sauce or your favorite keto enchilada sauce to make this dish.

Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:

• Large skillet
• Cutting board
• Kitchen knife

Splash of Encouragement:

***Have fun experimenting with different ingredients to create fun twists for your favorite dishes***