Best Sloppy Joe Tacos Recipes

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SLOPPY JOE TACOS



Sloppy Joe Tacos image

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons oil or other fat
2 pounds ground meat of your choice, such as turkey, lamb, pork, beef, chicken, etc.
1 teaspoon cayenne or smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion (about 1 small)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup tomato product of your choice, such as sauce, crushed, diced, etc.
1 cup liquid of your choice, such as water, stock, beer, etc.
1/4 cup mustard
1/4 cup brown sugar, optional
6 to 8 tortillas or buns
Optional toppers: diced avocado, chopped tomatoes, fresh cilantro leaves, lime wedges, sliced radishes, shaved cabbage, sliced jalapenos

Steps:

  • Heat a large pan over medium heat and add the oil. When hot, add the meat, cayenne, cumin and some salt and pepper. Cook, without stirring, until the meat is browned on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Break it up with a wooden spoon, then add the onions and garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Add the tomato, liquid, mustard and sugar, if using, to the pan and bring to a simmer; simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Toast the tortillas or buns. Serve the sloppy joe mixture on the tortillas or buns and top with your favorite toppers.

SLOPPY JOE CONFETTI TACOS



Sloppy Joe Confetti Tacos image

Two kid favorites come together in this easy supper. Just brown the meat, add ready-made sloppy joe sauce, spoon into taco shells, then sprinkle with colorful veggie "confetti" and pre-shredded cheese.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 box (4.6 oz) Old El Paso™ taco shells (12 shells)
1 can (15.5 oz) sloppy joe sauce
1 small red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 can (11 oz) whole kernel sweet corn, drained
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 cup thinly sliced romaine lettuce
1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 10-inch skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat taco shells as directed on box.
  • Stir sloppy joe sauce, bell pepper and corn into ground beef. Cook 2 to 3 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is hot and bubbly.
  • Spoon about 1/4 cup beef mixture into each warm taco shell; top with olives, lettuce and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 2 1/2 g

SLOPPY JOE CONFETTI TACOS



Sloppy Joe Confetti Tacos image

Two kid favorites come together in this easy supper. Just brown the meat, add ready-made sloppy joe sauce, spoon into taco shells, then sprinkle with colorful veggie "confetti" and pre-shredded cheese.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 box (4.6 oz) Old El Paso® taco shells (12 shells)
1 can (15.5 oz) sloppy joe sauce
1 small red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 can (11 oz) Green Giant® SteamCrisp® Niblets® whole kernel sweet corn, drained
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 cup thinly sliced romaine lettuce
1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 10-inch skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat taco shells as directed on box.
  • Stir sloppy joe sauce, bell pepper and corn into ground beef. Cook 2 to 3 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is hot and bubbly.
  • Spoon about 1/4 cup beef mixture into each warm taco shell; top with olives, lettuce and cheese.

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