Spicy Sloppy Joe's with Jalapenos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
427 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Spicy Sloppy Joe's with Jalapenos
Description
Spicy Sloppy Joe's with Jalapenos is a robust sandwich filling featuring browned ground beef cooked with sweet onion and fresh jalapeños. The sauce is made from tomato sauce, tomato paste, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and seasonings, which simmer together to create a balanced spicy and tangy flavor. Simmering softens the jalapeños and melds the ingredients, resulting in a rich, thick meat sauce ideal for spooning onto hamburger buns. Optional fried jalapeños on top add extra texture and heat.
The sandwich is served warm on toasted hamburger buns, allowing the spicy Sloppy Joe mixture to soak into the bread without becoming soggy immediately. This hearty meal works well for casual dinners or gatherings where a flavorful and filling sandwich is desired.
The recipe suggests toasting the buns before assembling and offers flexibility in topping choices, with the option to add fried jalapeños if more heat and crunch are preferred.
Ingredients
- 1.25 Pounds ground beef
- ½ sweet onion diced
- 2 jalapeños diced
- 12 Ounce tomato sauce like Arrabbiata, spicy
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 Tablespoons mustard Yellow or Spicy
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt Or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- jalapeños Option topping, fried
- 6 Hamburger Bun
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped jalapeno and onion to the skillet and cook until just softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet. Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- While the sauce simmers, prepare your hamburger buns. Toast them lightly if desired.
- Spoon the warm sloppy joe mixture onto the buns and top with the optional fried jalapenos or your favorite toppings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 427 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 427kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 808mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 542mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 369IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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