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Spicy Sloppy Joe's with Jalapenos

These spicy jalapeno sloppy joes bring the heat to this classic childhood recipe. Made with spicy tomato sauce and fresh jalapenos this flavorful ground beef recipe is ready in about 30 minutes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 427 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1.25 Pounds ground beef
  • ½ sweet onion diced
  • 2 jalapeños diced
  • 12 Ounce spicy tomato sauce like Arrabbiata
  • 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
  • Fried Jalapenos Option topping
  • 6 hamburger buns

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. 
  2. Add the chopped jalapeno and onion to the skillet and cook until just softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
  4. Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet. Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  6. While the sauce simmers, prepare your hamburger buns. Toast them lightly if desired.
  7. Spoon the warm sloppy joe mixture onto the buns and top with the optional fried jalapenos or your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 427kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 808mg (34%) Potassium 542mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 369IU (7%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 98mg (10%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 427

% 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.