Chipotle Chili Sloppy Joes

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Brittany Allyn, Mesa, Arizona

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Dec. 06, 2022

My husband didn't like sloppy joes until he tried my rendition with its smoky heat. If you need to dial down the fiery zip, cut down on or eliminate the peppers. —Brittany Allyn, Mesa, Arizona

Can you freeze Chipotle Chili Sloppy Joes?

Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Prepare sandwiches as directed.

Peppers (Hot)

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.
TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Chipotle Chili Sloppy Joes

Contest Winner
Yield:6 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:20 min

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 cup finely chopped sweet onion
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, optional
  • 1/2 cup chili sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 6 kaiser rolls or hamburger buns, split
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • Pickle slices, optional
Shop Recipe

Directions

  1. Preheat broiler. In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, green pepper and, if desired, jalapeno over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles, 5-7 minutes; drain.
  2. Stir in chili sauce, water, chipotle peppers, brown sugar and mustard; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Lightly spread cut sides of rolls with butter; arrange on a baking sheet, buttered side up. Broil 3-4 in. from heat until lightly toasted, about 30 seconds. Fill with beef mixture and, if desired, pickles.