TEX-MEX SLOPPY JOES

Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes image

Sloppy joes are a favorite of adults and kids. I deviated from the traditional recipe by adding a little Southwestern spiciness. -Geraldine Saucier, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup ketchup
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/2 cup beef broth
1/4 cup chili sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
6 hamburger buns, split
2 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Add garlic; cook 1-2 minutes longer. Stir in the ketchup, chiles, broth, chili sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, spread cut sides of buns with butter. Place on baking sheets, buttered side up. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until toasted. Serve beef mixture in buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 1187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.