Nacho Sloppy Joes
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
418 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Nacho Sloppy Joes
Description
This recipe starts by sautéing diced onions in olive oil until translucent, then browning lean ground beef that’s seasoned with taco seasoning and simmered in tomato sauce. The meat mixture forms the sloppy joe base with a Tex-Mex flavor profile enhanced by the seasoning. Nacho cheese sauce adds a creamy and mild spicy note, while pickled jalapeño slices bring tang and heat to the sandwiches.
To serve, the beef mixture is spooned onto toasted hamburger buns, layered with cheese sauce and jalapeños, then topped with the other bun half. The warm sandwich has a moist, flavorful filling with a tender and slightly spicy bite, balanced by the toasted bread edges.
These nacho-style sloppy joes are suitable for quick dinners or game-day snacks and pair well with simple side dishes like potato chips or a fresh salad.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion finely diced
- 1 pound ground beef I use 90% lean
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 8 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup nacho cheese sauce
- 1/4 cup jalapeño pickled, slices
- 4 Hamburger Bun toasted
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula into smaller pieces.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Divide the meat between the bottom buns, then top each sandwich with nacho cheese sauce and a few jalapeno slices. Place the top bun on each sandwich then serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 418 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 418kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 731mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 635mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 520IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 6.6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4.7mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.