Go Back
–+ servings
Spicy Sloppy Joes

Spicy Sloppy Joes

Spicy Sloppy Joes come together with a mixture of ground beef, carrots, onion, red peppers and spicy tomatoes to make a delicious sandwich.
Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Slow Cooking: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 brioche buns

Meat Mixture:

  • 1 pound ground beef, 80/20
  • 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped

Sloppy Joe Sauce:

  • 10 ounces ROTEL Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies
  • 2/3 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
  • Stir in the shredded carrots, diced onions and red peppers. Cook for another 5 minutes until softened.
    ground beef and vegetables
  • Add the meat mixture to a 4-quart slow cooker set to low.
  • In a blender or small food processor, add the sauce ingredients and blend until combined. Pour the sauce over the meat mixture in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for up to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve on brioche buns topped with creamy coleslaw. Serve with crunchy potato chips or Classic Potato Salad. Recipe makes 6 sandwiches.
    Spicy Sloppy Joes

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 blender
  • 1 4-quart slow-cooker

Notes

Variations to Spicy Sloppy Joes
MAKE THEM CHEESY- Add some melted cheese to the top of each sandwich for a rich, cheesy bite.
USE POULTRY- Use ground turkey or chicken in place of the ground beef. This will cut back on some of the calories without sacrificing any of the flavor.
SKIP THE BUNS- Serve spicy sloppy joes in lettuce cups for a crunchy alternative to bread or buns. Or use tortilla chips to scoop up the sloppy joe mixture. It is delicious eaten this way!
ADD PROTEIN- Stir in a can of drained black beans to the mixture. This stretches the recipe and adds even more protein to this meaty sandwich.

Nutrition

Calories: 614kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 23gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 197mgSodium: 783mgPotassium: 419mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 3132IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 3mg