Tex Mex Sloppy Joes

We switched up these family-favorite sandwiches and gave them a tasty Tex-Mex twist!


SERVINGS

8

PREP TIME

5 min

COOK TIME

30 min

Ingredients

  • 1
    teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2
    cup chopped onion
  • 1
    tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2
    pounds ground beef
  • 1
    teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1
    teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2
    teaspoon salt
  • 1/4
    teaspoon ground chipotle powder
  • 1
    15.25-ounce can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1
    15-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1
    4-ounce can diced green chilies
  • 1
    8-count package hamburger buns

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until onions are soft (2-3 minutes).

  2. 2

    Stir in ground beef, cumin, chili powder, salt and chipotle powder, breaking up beef with side of a spoon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is no longer pink (5-7 minutes).

  3. 3

    Stir in corn, tomato sauce and chilies; simmer until the mixture thickens slightly (6-8 minutes).

  4. 4

    Spoon ½ cup Sloppy Joe mixture on bottom half of each bun; cover with the top half of each bun and serve.