Chili Cheese Sloppy Joes
Shake up mealtime with these delicious Chili Cheese Sloppy Joes - the perfect combination of tangy chili flavors and gooey melted cheese.
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 medium onion chopped
- a few shakes of Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 8 ounces water use the empty tomato sauce can
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 - 8 hamburger buns toasted, if desired
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook and crumble the beef with salt, pepper, and onion until the beef is no longer pink. Drain if necessary.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, tomato sauce, and water to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce heat to medium-low heat, occasionally stirring until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the cheese until it melts.
- Serve the meat mixture on hamburger buns.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Make sure to transfer the mixture to airtight containers or cover it tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil to maintain freshness.
- You can freeze leftovers. Make sure to store the beef mixture in airtight containers or freezer bags. When reheating, thaw the mixture in the refrigerator overnight and then gently reheat on the stove or in the microwave until warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 514mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 767IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 4mg
