Tex Mex Sloppy Joes

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Spice up your weeknight dinner routine with these bold and flavorful Tex Mex Sloppy Joes! This recipe takes the classic sloppy joe and infuses it with Tex Mex flair, featuring rich ground beef simmered in a zesty tomato-based sauce with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and optional pickled jalapeños for a touch of heat. Diced onions, red bell peppers, and fresh garlic add savory depth to every bite, while a sprinkle of cheddar cheese and chopped cilantro take it to the next level. Perfectly nestled into toasted burger buns, these Tex Mex Sloppy Joes are an easy, 30-minute dinner option that’s sure to delight the whole family. Serve them with coleslaw, tortilla chips, or a crisp side salad for a complete meal.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 25 min
• Total Time: 35 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

18 items

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 0.25 cup low-sodium beef broth
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeños, chopped (optional)
• 4 large burger buns
• 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.

3. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

5. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.

6. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. The mixture should thicken slightly.

7. Stir in the chopped pickled jalapeños if using, and adjust seasoning with additional salt or spices if desired.

8. Toast the burger buns lightly if preferred, then spoon the Tex Mex Sloppy Joe mixture onto the bottom halves of the buns.

9. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro if desired, and place the top halves of the buns to assemble.

10. Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes like coleslaw or chips!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (335.0g)

Calories		578
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		32.8 g	42%
	Saturated Fat	12.7 g	64%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		91 mg	30%
Sodium		1322 mg	57%
Total Carbohydrate		40.2 g	15%
	Dietary Fiber	5.0 g	18%
	Total Sugars	9.4 g
Protein		28.8 g	58%
Vitamin D		0.3 mcg	1%
Calcium		204 mg	16%
Iron		5.4 mg	30%
Potassium		676 mg	14%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1183 cal (51.7%%)

Protein: 462 cal (20.2%%)

Carbs: 642 cal (28.1%%)