Not your typical sloppy joe recipe, these sloppy joes have an enchilada twist with delicious tex-mex flavors. They are the best sloppy joe recipe!
Best Sloppy Joe Recipe
I’m a bit in love with sloppy joes. I’ve made them Hawaiian, I’ve made them Buffalo-style, I’ve made them Cuban style, and I’ve even made them into hot 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 Mac N Cheese
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
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Description
Not your typical sloppy joe recipe, these sloppy joes have an enchilada twist with delicious tex-mex flavors. They are the best 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 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce (I used Old El Paso)
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
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. 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. Pour in the enchilada sauce, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Stir in the 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.
- Place the top of the buns on the mixture and serve.
Recipe Notes:
I used the mild enchilada sauce, but feel free to do medium or hot for more flavor and heat!
Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sloppy joe
- Calories: 497
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 568
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 96 mg
Originally published December 8, 2014
Karly says
December 8, 2014 at 9:33 amOh my. I love a good sloppy joe, but you went and Mexicaned it. Over the top amazing!
Joyce says
December 8, 2014 at 9:46 amI was never a traditional sloppy Joe fan (they were too sweet) but these sound great I think you just converted me! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe.
Liz says
December 8, 2014 at 11:24 amThank you for the nice recipe. Have a great day and week.
Liz says
December 8, 2014 at 12:29 pmOh, I think I’d love these even more than the traditional Sloppy Joes! The melted cheese topping looks amazing!
Lori @ RecipeGirl says
December 8, 2014 at 1:20 pmBrilliant idea- my family is going to love this one!
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says
December 8, 2014 at 1:42 pmWhat a delicious idea! I would have never thought of that. Thank you for sharing!
Jenny Flake says
December 8, 2014 at 4:35 pmSeriously drooling! Haha! These look awesome Deborah! xo
Chels R. says
December 8, 2014 at 5:13 pmI LOVE sloppy Joes and these look awesome!
Kari@Loaves n Dishes says
December 8, 2014 at 5:30 pmI seriously love these sloppy joes more than the traditional!
leslie says
December 8, 2014 at 5:52 pmOH.My.GOODNESS! Seriously my mouth watered. What a nice escape from the plain ol’ sloppy Joe!
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes says
December 8, 2014 at 7:36 pmI love this idea. My family would love it too.
Matea says
December 9, 2014 at 6:23 amThis is a great idea! And a whole lot easier than rolling up each enchilada 🙂
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
December 9, 2014 at 2:23 pmWell, hello, delicious sammie. Deborah, this recipe looks amazing. I can’t wait to put it on my menu next week. Pinned.
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
December 9, 2014 at 3:59 pmFantastic sloppy Joes – I love the Mexican flavors!
Kim says
December 9, 2014 at 4:41 pmI would assume that you drain the ground beef after browning it but it doesn’t stated anywhere. Help
Deborah says
December 9, 2014 at 10:20 pmYes – if there is a lot of grease, you will want to drain it. I have updated the recipe to reflect this.
Ashley@blondegirlcravings says
December 9, 2014 at 8:15 pmWhat a fun twist! And just like most families, we love us some tex mex flavors!
Linda says
December 9, 2014 at 9:26 pmThat 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.
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
December 10, 2014 at 5:35 amI’m obsessed with all things enchilada related lately. Definitely trying these soon!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
December 10, 2014 at 9:41 pmThis 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.
Joanne says
December 12, 2014 at 5:58 amHaha 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!
Jamaise says
January 14, 2015 at 4:38 pmI’m doing these for din tonight. What do you normally do as sides with this?
Deborah says
January 14, 2015 at 4:59 pmHonestly, 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. 😉
Meaghan says
February 25, 2015 at 6:59 pmWe 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!
Marisa says
February 27, 2015 at 11:48 amCan 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
February 28, 2015 at 12:07 pmI haven’t tried freezing it, but I don’t see why not! I think it would freeze in individual servings just fine.
whitney cianci says
June 8, 2015 at 6:51 pmO…M…G…these were amazing! Nice switch up from regular sloppy joes!
Chantel says
November 16, 2015 at 4:26 pmThis 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. 🙂
Elaine M. Cauley says
September 2, 2016 at 8:31 pmGreat sloppy Joe ‘s!!
Amanda says
December 4, 2017 at 5:59 pmLove 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.