Cinco De Mayo Sloppy Joes

Spice up your weeknight dinner routine with these zesty Cinco de Mayo Sloppy Joes! Blending the rich, comforting flavors of traditional sloppy joes with the bold, festive flair of Mexican-inspired ingredients, this recipe is a celebration in every bite. Juicy ground beef is simmered to perfection with tangy tomato sauce, taco seasoning, and a splash of lime juice, then piled high on toasted hamburger buns. Top it off with creamy avocado slices, crumbly cotija cheese, and a kick of pickled jalapeños for a fun and flavorful twist. Ready in just 30 minutes, these sloppy joes are perfect for family dinners, Cinco de Mayo parties, or any night you’re craving a south-of-the-border spin on a comfort food classic!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 small, seeded and diced jalapeño
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 0.5 cup low-sodium beef broth
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons, freshly chopped cilantro
• 4 hamburger buns
• 0.5 cup, crumbled cotija cheese
• 1 sliced avocado
• 0.25 cup, optional pickled jalapeños

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Drain any excess fat from the skillet and set the beef aside on a plate.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic and diced jalapeño and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 6

Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables.

Step 7

Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, taco seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the meat.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lime juice and fresh cilantro.

Step 10

Toast the hamburger buns lightly, if desired.

Step 11

Assemble the sloppy joes by spooning the meat mixture onto the bottom halves of the buns.

Step 12

Top with crumbled cotija cheese, sliced avocado, and pickled jalapeños if desired.

Step 13

Place the top bun over the filling and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1480.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2244.3

Total Fat 158.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
Cholesterol 414.7mg	0%
Sodium 6826.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 102.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 65.8g	0%
Total Sugars 16.1g
Protein 171.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1125.6mg	0%
Iron 14.8mg	0%
Potassium 1911.2mg	0%

*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: 56.5%

Protein: 27.2%

Carbs: 16.3%