Southwest Sloppy Jose's

Get ready to spice up your dinner routine with Southwest Sloppy José’s, a bold and flavorful twist on the classic comfort food! This recipe combines perfectly seasoned ground beef with vibrant ingredients like diced tomatoes, black beans, and sweet corn, all elevated by smoky chili powder, cumin, and a hint of cayenne for optional heat. A quick simmer creates a rich, zesty filling that’s irresistibly hearty, while garnishes like fresh cilantro, sour cream, and Monterey Jack cheese take it to the next level. Pile the savory goodness onto toasted hamburger buns for a satisfying meal that’s ready in just 40 minutes. Perfect for a family-friendly weeknight dinner or casual entertaining, this Tex-Mex-inspired dish is sure to become a favorite. Serve alongside coleslaw or crispy sweet potato fries for the ultimate southwestern feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 6 hamburger buns, toasted
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
• 0.5 cup sour cream (optional, for topping)
• 0.25 cup sliced jalapeños (optional, for topping)
• 0.5 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary and set aside.

Step 2

In the same skillet, add the onion, garlic, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to develop its flavor.

Step 4

Add the diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, black pepper, and brown sugar. Stir everything together until well combined.

Step 5

Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet and mix thoroughly. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add the hot sauce for an extra kick, if desired.

Step 7

Spoon the mixture onto toasted hamburger buns. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream, sliced jalapeños, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese, if desired.

Step 8

Serve immediately with your favorite side dish, such as coleslaw or sweet potato fries.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2244.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2999.2

Total Fat 145.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 411.1mg	0%
Sodium 4657.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 285.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.5g	0%
Total Sugars 72.7g
Protein 150.6g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 1141.8mg	0%
Iron 30.1mg	0%
Potassium 4891.3mg	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: 42.9%

Protein: 19.7%

Carbs: 37.4%