Chipotle Sloppy Joes
Get ready to spice up your weeknight dinner routine with these irresistible Chipotle Sloppy Joes! This mouthwatering twist on a classic comfort food combines the smoky heat of chipotle peppers in adobo with a rich tomato-ketchup base, a touch of sweetness from brown sugar, and tangy apple cider vinegar. The tender ground beef is simmered to perfection in a flavor-packed sauce, creating a juicy and bold filling that's perfect for piling onto toasted hamburger buns. Customize your sloppy joes with optional toppings like melty shredded cheese, tangy coleslaw, or crunchy pickles for an added layer of texture and flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Perfect for fans of smoky, savory dishes with a hint of spice, these Chipotle Sloppy Joes are sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 buns hamburger buns
- 1 as desired optional toppings: shredded cheese, sliced pickles, or coleslaw
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease, if necessary.
Stir in the chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.
Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef mixture.
Toast the hamburger buns lightly if desired.
Spoon the chipotle sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom half of each bun.
Top with optional toppings like shredded cheese, sliced pickles, or coleslaw, if desired.
Place the top of the buns over the mixture and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
524 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.7 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 79 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 1354 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.3 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.5 g | ||
| Protein | 35.3 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 561 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
