Sloppy Joe Sliders on a Low Carb / Gluten Free Cheddar Bay Biscuit with Slaw

The low-carb dieters dilemma... how can I eat hamburgers, sloppy joes and all those other comfort foods served on a delicious soft, sweet fluffy bun? We have tried the lettuce wrap,  the keto bun (cream cheese and egg whites), and just going solo.  Nothing ultimately satisfies that need to soak up the delicious juices from  a sloppy joe or burger.

Today I am trying out a new recipe idea - its a slider with a low-carb, gluten free cheddar biscuit bun.

The bun:

1 cup almond flour,  blanched and superfine grind  (I use Trader Joe's)
1 cup cornmeal flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
4 Tbsp cold butter,  cut into cubes
2 eggs, beaten
2 Tbsp.  Heavy Cream
6 oz shredded sharp cheddar

Sift together the dry ingredients in a large bowl.   Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or two knives until the mixture looks like pea sized clumps.   In a separate bowl,   add the eggs and cream.  Slowly pour the egg/cream mix into your dry ingredients mixing vigorously.   Lastly,  knead in the shredded cheese.

Turn out the dough on a lightly almond floured board and pat into a 1 1/2 inch thick circle.  Use a biscuit cutter or a drinking glass to cut  your biscuits into small 2-3 inch circles.

Place biscuits on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 12-14 minutes. They will expand and brown slightly.   Do not overcook - under baking is better than over doing it.

Rating: 💗💗💗💛💛

Do over:    These are so delicious right out of the oven.   It is best to slightly under cook these so you can warm them prior to serving.   The cheddar cheese gives these a delicious chewiness.

 The cornmeal was too coarse and gave these biscuits a slight crunch which wasn't too bad but I will try masa next time.   I'm thinking of 1 cup almond flour / 1/2 cup masa  and 1/2 cup of garbanzo bean or oat/barley flour.    The cheese is delicious and could even be increased to 8 oz.   These should be served immediately as they tend to dry out after awhile.




The Sloppy Joe -   Meat and Vegetarian Options  (Gluten free / Keto/ Paleo approved)

The protein
1 lb ground beef

1 lb ground pork
OR
1 can pinto beans and 1 can kidney beans

1 medium onion, diced
1 orange or red bell pepper, diced
1 tsp.  Oregano
Salt and Pepper


Saute the onions and peppers over medium heat in a saucepan or instapot/ slow cooker.   Add the meat (or beans) stir under the meat is browned.



1 can fire roasted tomatoes
3 Tbsp tomato paste
3/4 cup water
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce (use Tamari sauce if gluten-free)
1 Tbsp  Mustard, prepared
1 Tbsp  Maple Syrup
1/4 tsp  Stevia
2 tsp.  Chili powder (mild)
1 tsp.  Smoked Paprika
1 splash liquid smoke (about 5 drops)
Salt and Pepper

Add the above ingredients to your blender or food processor and puree.   If you are making both the bean and meat versions,  double the sauce ingredients as listed above.   Add your pureed mixture to your meat  and/or beans and simmer over low heat for at least an hour.   This is good slow cooker meal that you can prepare and simmer for a few hours while you go pick up the kids from soccer or ballet.


Serve slider style over mini burger buns (gluten eaters) or with the biscuit recipe listed above.   I like these with a side of sweet potato fries and cole slaw.    This is also good without a bun  - make a bowl with the fries, sloppy joe mix and top with cole slaw.

Rating:  💗💗💗💗💗  5 Hearts

Do over:   The sloppy joe mix was excellent.  I wouldn't change a thing!   The key is to let the sauce simmer with the meat or beans for an hour or more.   This allows the flavors to mellow and blend into a slightly sweet and tangy sauce.