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Taco Sloppy Joe on a sesame bun piled high with cheesy taco beef, corn, black beans, tomatoes, and guacamole.

Taco Sloppy Joes

Easy Taco Sloppy Joes made with ground beef, enchilada sauce, and Tex-Mex flavors for a quick weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Tex Mex
Servings 4
Calories 537 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 jalapeños sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup beef broth
  • 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade, See Notes Below)
  • ½ tsp salt adjust to taste
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup black beans drained and rinsed (optional)
  • ¼ cup frozen corn optional
  • 4 hamburger buns or brioche buns

Optional Toppings

  • cheddar or pepper jack cheese, avocado or guacamole, jalapeños, diced tomatoes

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the ground beef and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease if needed.
  • Add the diced onion, sliced jalapeños, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  • Stir in taco seasoning or spice blend.
  • Pour in the enchilada sauce, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. Mix well to combine.
  • Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  • If using, stir in the black beans and corn and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
  • Lightly butter the buns and toast in a skillet or under a broiler until golden (optional).
  • Spoon the taco sloppy joe mixture onto the buns.
  • Top with cheese, jalapeños, avocado or guac, and diced tomatoes

Notes

If you don’t have a taco seasoning packet, you can make your own! This homemade blend makes  (2 tablespoons):
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder,
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin,
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika,
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder,
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder,
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano,
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper.
Mix it all together and use it in place of the packet.

Nutrition

Calories: 537kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 28gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 1644mgPotassium: 730mgFiber: 5gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 733IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 119mgIron: 6mg
Keyword 30-minute meal, Easy, Family Meals, Meal Prep, Skillet Dinner, Summer, Weeknight Dinner
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