CHALUPA JOES

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Ordinary sloppy joes get a lift from extra seasonings and picante sauce. Try serving them with refried beans and tortilla chips for a mouthwatering Mexican meal.-Nancy Means, Moline, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 cup picante sauce
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
6 Italian-style buns, split
1/4 cup sliced green onions

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the picante sauce, soy sauce, oil, mustard, lemon-pepper, garlic powder, nutmeg and cardamom; simmer for 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in cheese. Spoon onto buns and sprinkle with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 1037mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.