Oh, the Sloppy Joe. It’s a family favorite when one just does not want to be bothered to cook an over-the-top meal. Delicious and hearty, it’s a surefire way to create something everyone will enjoy, but why not give it a little extra oomph?

At Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen in Fullerton, CA., chef Imran "Ali" Mookhi elevates comfort and street-food favorites into the kind of menu the Michelin Guide recommends. Today, he’s sharing his recipe for Sloppy Kahn, a Desi-take on the humble Sloppy Joe that brings even more flavor to the table, if you can believe it.

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This one-pot dinner is a quick mix of ingredients worked up in a wok or big pan, then you pile it all up on a spiced slider bun and chow down. The mix of coriander, cardamom, cumin, paprika, chili, chutney and mint takes this to meaty dish to a whole new level.

Try it for yourself, and leave room for seconds.

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Ingredients:

Meat

• 1 tsp onion seed
• 1 tsp crushed coriander
• 5 pods of cardamom
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp spices chutney powder
• Mint
• 1 oz red onion chopped
• 1 jalapeño, sliced
• 1 lb ground beef
• 5 roma tomato sliced
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup cooking oil
• 2 oz ginger garlic paste

Seared bun

• 1 tsp spice chutney powder
• Slider bun

Garnishes

• Micro cilantro
• 1 oz red onion chopped
• 1 jalapeño sliced

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients for meat and cook the meat in a wok.
2. Dust some powder on a bun and toast for a bit.
3. Top with garnishes.

Visit Khan Saab in California and online for more delicious dishes and inspiration.