My husband loves jalapenos—and I just love any and all heat. This savory meal with some spice is a perfect make-ahead solution for busy weeknights. Serve these sandwiches with your favorite chips. — Julie Herrera-Lemler, Rochester, Minnesota
Jalapeno Sloppy Joes
Updated on Dec. 18, 2023
Can you freeze Jalapeno Sloppy Joe's?
Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary.
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Jalapeno Sloppy Joes
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yield
8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1-1/2 pounds ground turkey
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup juice from pickled jalapeno slices
- 2 teaspoons minced pickled jalapeno slices
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 sesame seed hamburger buns, split
Directions
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add turkey, onion, fresh jalapeno and garlic; cook until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes, breaking up turkey into crumbles.
- Stir in ketchup, jalapeno juice, pickled jalapenos, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally. Serve on buns.
Nutrition Facts
1 sandwich: 322 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 888mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein.
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