MEXICAN SLOPPY JOES

Mexican Sloppy Joes image

Provided by Marney

Time 45m

Yield 8 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (8 ounce) cans crescent dinner rolls
1/2 lb lean ground beef
2 tablespoons old el paso taco seasoning mix
1 cup old el paso thick 'n chunky salsa
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, pepper-jack cheese blend
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon cornmeal

Steps:

Heat oven to 375°F Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Unroll both cans of dough on work surface and pinch seams to seal. Press into two 12x8-inch rectangles, cut into total of 8 rectangles.
in 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked. Stir in taco seasoning mix and salsa, simmer 5 minutes. Spoon about 1/4 cup meat mixture in center of 1 dough rectangle. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese. Fold rectangle over to form triangle; press edges with fork to seal. Place on cookie sheet. Brush with egg; sprinkle with cornmeal. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until deep golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.2, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 45, Sodium 1213.1, Carbohydrate 92.5, Fiber 4, Sugar 10.6, Protein 23.6