Chorizo Sloppy Joes
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 sandwiches
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Calories
569 kcal
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Course
Lunch
Chorizo Sloppy Joes
Description
The Chorizo Sloppy Joes combine ground pork and chorizo, sautéed with diced yellow onion, then simmered with brown sugar and tomato puree. The cooking process concentrates the sauce until it thickens to a "sloppy" consistency. The brown sugar adds a subtle sweetness that balances the spice and acidity from the tomato puree.
The texture is chunky with some meaty bits preserved, creating a hearty filling. Serving the mixture on toasted brioche buns adds a soft, rich bread contrast. Guacamole garnish adds a creamy freshness that tones down any spiciness and adds a smooth balance to the robust filling.
This sandwich works well as a filling meal for lunch or dinner. The toasted buns hold up to the moist filling while adding a slight crunch. The guacamole can be varied or omitted depending on preference. The recipe yields six servings, matching the number of buns.
Using a timer can help maintain cooking times. Breaking up the meat without overprocessing helps keep texture. Adjust cooking time if sauce thickens too little or too much.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/2 pound chorizo ground
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 14 ounces tomato puree
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 6 Brioche buns toasted
- guacamole for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet add the canola oil, pork, chorizo and onions, cooking well, breaking it apart but leaving some chunks for 5-6 minutes.
- Add in the brown sugar, canned tomato puree, salt and pepper, cooking until the sauce starts to evaporate and the mixture becomes "sloppy" (about 5-6 minutes).
- Spoon the mixture onto the toasted brioche buns and top with guacamole.
Notes
- Use a kitchen timer to monitor cooking times for consistent results.
- Toast brioche buns before serving to help them hold the saucy filling.
- Break up the meat gently when cooking to keep some chunky texture.
- Guacamole adds creaminess but can be omitted or substituted as desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 569 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 569kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 928mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 756mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 335IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 8.9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4.3mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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