Taco 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
6 servings
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Calories
135 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Taco Sloppy Joes
Description
This recipe adapts the classic sloppy joe with taco seasoning, combining ground lean beef with sautéed onion and garlic. The addition of salsa introduces a chunky, tomato-based sauce with Tex-Mex flavor. Simmering the mixture over medium low heat allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken, with water added for desired consistency.
Served on hamburger buns, it can be topped with various additions like Mexican blend cheese, lettuce, tomato, avocado, or sour cream, creating a rich and layered sandwich experience blending traditional sloppy joe comfort with taco ingredients.
Cooking lean beef and draining excess grease helps reduce fat content. The flavor and texture result in a hearty yet manageable sandwich filling suitable for casual lunches or dinners.
Ingredients
Sloppy Joes:
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 onion chopped, medium
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa chunky
- 1/4-1/2 cup water
- Bun for serving
Toppings (optional):
- Mexican blend cheese shredded
- lettuce shredded
- diced tomato
- avocado diced or guacamole
- sour cream
Instructions
- Brown ground, chopped onion, and garlic in a large skillet over medium high heat. Drain grease and add the taco seasoning and salsa.
- Reduce heat to medium low and cook for about 5 more minutes until mixture has thickened and is heated through. Add up to 1/2 cup of water to achieve desired consistency. Serve over hamburgers buns and add desired toppings such as shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, avocado, guacamole, or sour cream. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 135kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 826mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 411mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 755IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 5.1mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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