Not your typical sloppy joe recipe, this Enchilada Sloppy Joe Recipe has an enchilada twist with delicious Tex-Mex flavors. They are the best sloppy joes!
For another easy enchilada inspired dinner, try this One Pan Enchilada Pasta.
Best Sloppy Joe Recipe
I’m a bit in love with sloppy joes. I’ve made Hawaiian Sloppy Joes, I’ve made Buffalo Sloppy Joes, I’ve made Cuban Sloppy Joes, and I’ve even made them into hot dogs with these Sloppy Dogs. And that’s not even all of them.
Sloppy Joe = obsessed.
Today, I’m giving them a little bit of a Tex-Mex twist. And they are so easy, because the sauce is simply a can of enchilada sauce. Some ground beef, some diced jalapeños, the enchilada sauce, and some cilantro. Throw some Pepperjack cheese on top, and BAM – dinner is done. There will be no complaints about this being a boring sloppy joe recipe, because it really is the best sloppy joe recipe!
Add this Enchilada Sloppy Joe Recipe to your pile of go-to weeknight dinner ideas. The whole family will love them!
Enchilada Sloppy Joe Ingredients
These sloppy joes are so easy. All you need is:
- Ground beef
- jalapenos
- onion
- enchilada sauce
- cilantro
- pepperjack cheese
- buns
How to make this Sloppy Joe Recipe
- Start by cooking the onion and the jalapeno to soften them.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in the enchilada sauce and the cilantro.
- Divide the mixture between 4 bun bottoms, then sprinkle on some pepperjack cheese. Broil, if possible, then put the top on and serve!
More Sloppy Joe Recipes
Smoky Tex-Mex Sloppy Joses
Chicken Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joe Dip
Easy Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joe Pasta
Tools Used to Make this Enchilada Sloppy Joe Recipe
A good skillet is a must – and I’m always a fan of a cast iron skillet.
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Enchilada Sloppy Joe Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 small jalapeño seeds and ribs removed, diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 (10 oz) can enchilada sauce (I used Old El Paso)
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and jalapeño and cook, stirring often, until softened, 5-7 minutes.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup diced onion, 1 small jalapeño
- Add in the ground beef and cook, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.1 lb ground beef
- Pour in the enchilada sauce, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Stir in the cilantro.1 (10 oz) can enchilada sauce, 1/2 cup cilantro
- Turn the oven on to broil. Place the bun bottoms on a baking sheet and lightly toast. Top the buns with the meat mixture, then the cheese. Place the bun tops on the baking sheet, cut side up (to toast) and place the baking sheet in the oven. Broil just until the cheese is melted and the top of the buns are toasted.4 hamburger buns, 1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese
- Place the top of the buns on the mixture and serve.
Amanda says
Love this recipe! I love anything with enchilada sauce and this being quick and easy is even better. I’ll be trying your other sloppy joe recipes soon.
Elaine M. Cauley says
Great sloppy Joe ‘s!!
Chantel says
This was a nice twist on the sloppy joe. Very good! I forgot to buy jalapenos on our grocery trip, but did have them in a jar. So, I topped the sandwiches with them Thanks for the recipe. 🙂
whitney cianci says
O…M…G…these were amazing! Nice switch up from regular sloppy joes!
Marisa says
Can the meat mixture be made and then frozen? I cook for myself, so I’m thinking it would be great to make them, eat one and freeze the rest of the meat mixture for future meals. What do you think?
Deborah says
I haven’t tried freezing it, but I don’t see why not! I think it would freeze in individual servings just fine.
Meaghan says
We tried these tonight… and it tasted like eating tacos but with a bun. The meat was tasty, but it just didn’t really fit. We ended up just eating the rest of the meat on tortillas :-/ My 15 mo old loved it, though!
Jamaise says
I’m doing these for din tonight. What do you normally do as sides with this?
Deborah says
Honestly, I’m usually really bad at figuring out sides that actually match with what we are having for dinner, but I think some sweet potato oven fries with taco seasoning, or like a corn/black bean/southwestern spiced mixture would be great! Or a green salad, because that’s what I always fall back on. 😉
Joanne says
Haha I would have been totally fine if you had just posted all desserts! Though, I do really like dinner as a general rule. 😛 THese sloppy joes sound fabulously delicious!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
This post has definitely made me hungry! I am SO craving one of these sloppy joes right now, they look incredibly cheesy and of course delicious.
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
I’m obsessed with all things enchilada related lately. Definitely trying these soon!
Linda says
That would be good on gorditas. Your gorditas thread was couple year’s old. I posted some interesting tips on gorditas I think u would like if u haven’t given up. Pic makes this look mouth watering. Thanks for sharing.