Tex Mex Sloppy Joes
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
344 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Tex-Mex, Mexican-American Fusion
Tex Mex Sloppy Joes
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These are a mouthwatering spin on the classic sloppy joe. Tex Mex Style! Smoky, complex flavors, yet simple to make. Takes under an hour from start to finish. Perfect for feeding a crowd.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground turkey or beef
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- olive oil or canola oil for cooking
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 large bell pepper diced
- 1 small Jalapeno pepper carefully seeded and finely diced (wear gloves)
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cans tomato sauce 15 oz can each
- 1 TB oregano
- 3 tsp smoked paprika must be smoked for great flavor
- 2 TB Worcestershire sauce
- ⅔ cup ketchup
- salt and cayenne pepper to taste
- 2 TB freshly squeezed lime juice
- 8 Buns
- Toppings: salsa guacamole, cilantro, jalapenos, queso fresco (Mexican cheese)
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Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm up 1-2 TB oil. Add ground meat and sprinkle the surface generously with kosher salt, pepper, and 1 tsp garlic powder. Stir to combine well and cook until cooked through. Transfer to another dish and set aside.
- Warm up another 2-3 TB oil in same skillet. Add onions, bell pepper, and jalapeno. Stir and cook 3-5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, broth, tomato sauce, oregano, paprika, Worcestershire, and ketchup. Stir to combine well. Add the cooked ground meat back in. Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
- Season with additional salt and cayenne to taste. Just before serving, add in the lime juice.
- Serve with toppings of choice and corn chips.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
344kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
634mg
(26%)
Potassium
525mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1083IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
13mg
(72%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 344 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 344kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 634mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 525mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1083IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 13mg | 72% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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