Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
238 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes
Description
This Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes recipe starts by sautéing diced white onion, green bell pepper, and jalapeño in olive oil until softened. Ground beef is added and browned, then combined with garlic and drained corn for texture and sweetness. The sauce, made from ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, salsa, Worcestershire sauce, and a blend of chili powder, paprika, cumin, coriander, and oregano, is whisked together and poured over the meat mixture.
Simmering the combined ingredients allows the sauce to thicken and coats the beef and vegetables in a tangy, mildly smoky, and slightly sweet glaze with a spicy kick from the jalapeño and chili powders. The finished mixture is spooned onto toasted hamburger buns, making for a satisfying handheld meal with layered flavors and textures.
The balance of sweet, savory, and spiced elements in this dish showcases characteristics of Tex-Mex cuisine without requiring complex preparation, making these Sloppy Joes suitable for casual meals or family dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 medium white onion diced, or yellow onion
- 1/2 green bell pepper diced
- 1 jalapeño seeded and diced
- 1 lb. ground beef lean
- 8 oz can corn drained, whole kernel
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 1 Tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin ground
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried coriander
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1 cup mild salsa or tomato sauce, if preferred
- Hamburger Bun
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, coriander, oregano, and salsa. Whisk or stir to mix well, then set aside.
COOK ONION AND PEPPERS
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over MED heat and add the onion, green pepper and jalapeño. Cook until onion is soft and translucent.
COOK BEEF
- Add beef to the skillet and cook until beef is browned and cooked through, crumbling the beef as it cooks. Drain beef and return to the skillet.
- Add garlic and cook about 30 seconds. Stir in drained corn.
ADD SAUCE AND SIMMER
- Stir in combined sauce and heat to a high simmer. Reduce heat to MED LOW and simmer for about 1-15 minutes, until sauce has thickened to your liking.
SERVE
- Remove from heat and serve over toasted buns.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 904mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 580mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 796IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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