Taco Sloppy Joes
Taco Sloppy Joes are an easy weeknight dinner with ground beef, salsa, beans, and bold Tex-Mex flavor. Ready in 30 minutes and family-friendly.
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small sweet onion diced
- 1 small green bell pepper diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning 1 ounce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz.)
- ½ cup salsa
- 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn drained
- 1 can diced green chiles (4 oz.), drained
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- hamburger buns
- toppings of your choice
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the ground beef, onion, and bell pepper until no pink remains, about 8-10 minutes.1 pound lean ground beef, 1 small sweet onion, 1 small green bell pepper
- Drain excess fat if necessary. Add taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin. Stir well and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.1 packet taco seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Stir in tomato sauce, salsa, black beans, corn, and green chiles. Simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened but still saucy.1 can tomato sauce, ½ cup salsa, 1 cup black beans, 1 cup corn, 1 can diced green chiles
- Stir in cilantro.¼ cup chopped cilantro
- Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.hamburger buns, toppings of your choice
Notes
🥡 STORAGE
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
♨️ REHEATING
- Reheat on the stovetop with a splash of water or broth to loosen
- Microwave in short intervals, stirring between each
❄️ FREEZING
- Freeze cooled mixture in airtight containers for up to 3 months
- Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
- Drain grease well to prevent an oily texture
- Use mild seasoning for less heat
- Toast buns for better structure
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS
- Slow cooker - brown meat first, then cook on low for 2-3 hours
- Instant pot - sauté first, then simmer briefly
♻️ LEFTOVERS
- Use as taco filling
- Spoon over nachos or baked potatoes
📝 NOTES
- Fresh or frozen corn works well
- Omit green chiles for a milder version
- Works with ground turkey, pork, or chicken
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 961mg | Potassium: 704mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 998IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 4mg
