I've loved sloppy joes since I can remember. In an attempt to give them a makeover, I thought of this idea, which was a big hit with my family, friends and co-workers! If you can't find a mango, chopped pineapple should work just as well. —Shea Goldstein, Royal Palm Beach, Florida

Mango Jalapeno Sloppy Joe Sliders

Mango Jalapeno Sloppy Joe Sliders
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
25 min
Yield
12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
- 2 tablespoons steak sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, halved and sliced
- 1 small green pepper, sliced
- 1 medium mango, peeled and chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 dinner or slider rolls, split
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup salsa verde
- 1-1/2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
Directions
- In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes; crumble beef; drain. Add water, taco seasoning, pepper sauce and steak sauce; cook and stir until sauce thickens, 2-4 minutes. Remove and keep warm.
- In another skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, green pepper, mango, sugar, jalapeno and salt; cook and stir until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place rolls, cut side up, on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from heat until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Spread with melted butter. Combine mayonnaise and salsa verde; spread over roll bottoms. Top with beef mixture, pepper mixture and cheese; replace tops. Serve with extra sauce.
Nutrition Facts
1 slider: 443 calories, 31g fat (10g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 870mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.
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