Sloppy Jose's

Spice up your dinner routine with "Sloppy Jose's," a bold and flavorful twist on the classic sloppy joe. This Mexican-inspired recipe blends savory ground beef with vibrant spices like chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, all simmered in a zesty tomato and chipotle sauce. Diced onions, red bell peppers, and garlic add depth, while fresh cilantro and melted Mexican blend cheese deliver a burst of freshness and indulgence in every bite. Serve this hearty filling on toasted sandwich rolls and customize with optional toppings like creamy avocado, tangy sour cream, or a spicy kick of jalapeño slices. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing game-day snack, Sloppy Jose’s is ready in just 40 minutes and packs a fiesta of flavors into every serving!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 15-ounce can canned diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon chipotle chili in adobo sauce, finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons (plus extra for garnish) fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 4 sandwich rolls or hamburger buns
• 1 assortment optional toppings: avocado slices, jalapeño slices, sour cream

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper, and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess fat if necessary.

Step 4

Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices and deepen the flavor.

Step 5

Add the diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, chipotle chili, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Mix everything together thoroughly.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld together.

Step 7

Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.

Step 8

Toast the sandwich rolls or hamburger buns lightly, if desired.

Step 9

Spoon the Sloppy Jose's mixture generously onto the bottom half of each roll. Top with shredded Mexican blend cheese and any optional toppings of your choice, like avocado slices, jalapeño slices, or sour cream. Add the top half of the roll.

Step 10

Garnish with extra chopped cilantro, serve warm, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1432.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2396.1

Total Fat 150.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 417.5mg	0%
Sodium 4174.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 137.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.7g	0%
Total Sugars 34.0g
Protein 134.2g	0%

Vitamin D 31.8IU	0%
Calcium 1165.6mg	0%
Iron 23.8mg	0%
Potassium 3184.1mg	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: 55.6%

Protein: 22.0%

Carbs: 22.5%