CHIPOTLE CHILI SLOPPY JOES

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My husband didn't like sloppy joes until he tried my rendition with its smoky heat. If you need to dial down the fiery zip, cut down on or eliminate the peppers. -Brittany Allyn, Mesa, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, optional
1/2 cup chili sauce
1/2 cup water
1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
6 kaiser rolls or hamburger buns, split
2 tablespoons butter, softened
Pickle slices, optional

Steps:

Preheat broiler. In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, green pepper and, if desired, jalapeno over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles, 5-7 minutes; drain., Stir in chili sauce, water, chipotle peppers, brown sugar and mustard; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally., Lightly spread cut sides of rolls with butter; arrange on a baking sheet, buttered side up. Broil 3-4 in. from heat until lightly toasted, about 30 seconds. Fill with beef mixture and, if desired, pickles. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Prepare sandwiches as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 615mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges