Sloppy Joes (Mexican Style)

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 14
Sloppy Joes (Mexican Style) Recipe
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 medium onion , chopped
2 jalapeno peppers , sliced and chopped ( seeds and all )
1 can tomato sauce , plus
1 cup water
garlic powder
salt
flour tortilla
cheddar cheese sauce
garlic butter ( make your own if needed by adding a dash of garlic powder to some softened butter )
sour cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
599
Sugar
13g
Fat
29g
Sloppy Joes (Mexican Style) is a twist on the classic American dish, Sloppy Joes. This recipe takes traditional sloppy joes and gives them a Mexican flair. The dish is perfect for a quick and easy dinner that's sure to please everyone. Simply brown the ground beef and add some jalapeno peppers, onion, and tomato sauce. Let it simmer and season to taste. We've added some delicious toppings like cheddar cheese sauce, sour cream, and a side of garlic-buttered flour tortillas to make this meal a real crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.Add ground beef to a large skillet and cook until browned.
2.Add chopped onions and jalapeno peppers to the skillet.
3.Cook until onions are translucent and jalapenos are soft.
4.Add the can of tomato sauce and 1 cup of water to the skillet.
5.Stir well and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes.
6.Sprinkle garlic powder and salt to taste.
7.Brush garlic butter on flour tortillas and heat them on a griddle or skillet until lightly browned.
8.Spoon generous amounts of the beef mixture onto the tortillas.
9.Top with cheddar cheese sauce and a dollop of sour cream.
10.Fold the tortilla over the mixture and enjoy.

PROS

Sloppy Joes (Mexican Style) are a delicious and hearty meal perfect for a quick and easy dinner.
They’re also a great way to use up leftover ground beef.

This recipe is versatile and can be adjusted to suit your taste preferences by adding more or less spice and adjusting the toppings.

The dish is easy to make and can be done in under 30 minutes.

CONS

This dish, like many Mexican-style dishes, can be heavy in fat and sodium due to the use of ground beef and cheese sauce.

The meal is not appropriate for those on low-carb or gluten-free diets as the dish is served on flour tortillas.

It may not be suitable for those with a low tolerance for spicy foods.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Sloppy Joes (Mexican Style) may not be the healthiest meal option, they do offer some benefits. They are an excellent source of protein and can help keep you feeling full for a longer period of time.
Tomato sauce, one of the main ingredients in this recipe, is high in vitamin C, which is essential for maintaining a healthy immune system.
The jalapeno peppers used in this recipe have been linked to reducing inflammation and improving heart health.

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