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Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes
September 26, 2024

Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Yields: 4 servings

Get ready for a flavor explosion that will leave you craving more! Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes are a game-changer, and we’re about to dive into the world of deliciousness. Imagine tender beef, juicy jalapenos, and a hint of zesty spices all coming together in perfect harmony. It’s a match made in heaven, folks!

Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes recipe

Let’s start with the basics. You’ll need some ground beef, and we’re talking about a pound of it. Don’t be shy, now! You can use lean beef if you want, but we’re going for that rich, meaty flavor here. Brown it in a pan over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. You want it to be nice and browned, almost caramelized. That’s where the magic happens, folks!

Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes recipe

Now it’s time to add in the aromatics. You’ll need a medium onion, diced up nice and fine. Don’t cry about it, now! We’re going for that sweet, caramelized flavor. Add in three cloves of garlic, minced up nice and small. You can use a garlic press if you want, but we’re going for that raw, pungent flavor here. Saute it all together until the onion is translucent, about five minutes.

Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes recipe

Now it’s time to add in the magic. You’ll need a can of diced tomatoes, a can of tomato paste, and a tablespoon of chili powder. Don’t be shy, now! You can use more or less depending on your taste. Stir it all together until it’s nice and combined. Bring it to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes recipe

Now it’s time to add in the jalapenos. You’ll need two of them, diced up nice and small. Don’t be afraid of the heat, now! You can use more or less depending on your taste. Stir it all together until it’s nice and combined. Bring it to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes recipe

Now it’s time to serve it up. You can serve it on a bun, on a plate, or even on a taco. The possibilities are endless, folks! You can top it with cheese, sour cream, or even diced onions. The choice is yours!

Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes recipe

So there you have it, folks! Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes that are sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. It’s a flavor explosion that will leave you craving more, and it’s easy to make too! So go ahead, give it a try, and let me know what you think!

Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes recipe

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Ingredients

  1. 1 pound ground beef
  2. 1 medium onion, diced
  3. 3 cloves garlic, minced
  4. 1 can diced tomatoes
  5. 1 can tomato paste
  6. 1 tablespoon chili powder
  7. 2 jalapenos, diced

Instructions

  1. 1. Brown one pound of ground beef in a pan over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks until caramelized.
  2. 2. Add one medium diced onion and three minced garlic cloves to the pan and sauté until the onion is translucent, about five minutes.
  3. 3. Stir in one can of diced tomatoes, one can of tomato paste, and one tablespoon of chili powder. Mix until combined.
  4. 4. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5. Add two diced jalapenos to the mixture and stir until combined. Simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. 6. Serve the Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes on a bun, plate, or taco, and top with cheese, sour cream, or diced onions as desired.

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