Sloppy Jose's Burgers

Spice up your burger night with these bold and flavorful Sloppy Jose's Burgers! This inventive twist on the classic Sloppy Joe combines seasoned ground beef with vibrant ingredients like red bell peppers, smoky chipotle chili powder, and a hint of cumin, all simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce. Finished with melty Mexican blend cheese, fresh cilantro, and optional jalapeños for a fiery kick, this Mexican-inspired sloppy joe is served on toasted hamburger buns for the perfect bite. Ready in just 40 minutes, these juicy, messy, and irresistibly delicious burgers make an easy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing weekend treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 4 pieces hamburger buns
• 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 0.25 cup sliced jalapeños (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the finely chopped yellow onion and diced red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart with a wooden spoon and cook until fully browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste, tomato sauce, chipotle chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the beef in the sauce.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro.

Step 8

Toast the hamburger buns lightly on a hot skillet or grill, cut side down, until golden and slightly crispy.

Step 9

Spoon the Sloppy Jose's beef mixture generously onto the bottom half of each bun.

Step 10

Sprinkle shredded Mexican blend cheese on top of the beef and, if desired, add a few slices of jalapeños for extra heat.

Step 11

Top with the other half of the bun and serve warm. Enjoy your flavorful and messy Sloppy Jose's Burgers!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1425.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2126.9

Total Fat 148.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 421.1mg	0%
Sodium 3407.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 101.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 67.2g	0%
Total Sugars 21.9g
Protein 164.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1030.8mg	0%
Iron 18.0mg	0%
Potassium 2232.7mg	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: 55.7%

Protein: 27.4%

Carbs: 16.9%