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Spicy Beef Sloppy Joes Recipe

February 20, 2018 Updated: September 2, 2020 By Julie Menghini 15 Comments

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Spicy Beef Sloppy Joes Recipe

These Spicy Beef Sloppy Joes can be made as spicy as you like. Be sure to grab a fork because you’re going to want to pile on this filling.

Spicy Beef Sloppy Joes Recipe

When I was growing up I thought it was a special meal when we had tacos. If we’d had this Spicy Sloppy Joe recipe, I think the mere taco would have been dwarfed in comparison!

We didn’t have any fast food restaurants in our town so tacos would have been just about as close to fast food as we could get.

Even then I wondered why tacos had such a small amount of meat in them. They just didn’t know about Spicy Beef Sloppy Joes. Sad, very sad.

Spicy Beef Sloppy Joes

Our tacos seasoning blend came from …you guessed it…a packet. I didn’t care tacos were just about the best food ever.

I always thought when I get older I’m going to make the filling and to heck with the shell. When you go out for a taco most people start with at least two tacos and the shell is usually what fills you up.

Not with this Spicy Beef Sloppy Joe. You can pile as much filling on them as your plate can handle.

These Spicy Beef Sloppy Joes are so good, and I love the filling with the bun versus the taco shell. I usually load mine so full I have to use a fork. Just like I always dreamed of doing.

Spicy Beef Sloppy Joes

The funny thing about these sloppy joes is that I thought it was kind of an original idea. Not so, there are other people that had similar dreams. It’s the Spicy Beef Sloppy Joe’s sisterhood.

Spicy Beef Sloppy Joes Recipe
Spicy Beef Sloppy Joes recipe

Spicy Beef Sloppy Joes could easily be made with pulled beef, chicken or pork and you can make them as spicy as you want.

Or if you’re looking for a Turkey Sloppy Joe, this is definitely a no-guilt recipe.

Especially when you make your own Homemade Taco Seasoning. It’s what I used in this recipe and always keep on hand. It was perfect for these sloppy joes but it would also be amazing in soup, stew or even as a dry rub.

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Spicy Beef Sloppy Joes Recipe
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Spicy Beef Sloppy Joes Recipe

These Spicy Beef Sloppy Joes can be made as spicy as you like. Be sure to grab a fork because you’re going to want to pile on this filling.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Servings 6 Servings
Author Julie Menghini
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 10 oz diced tomatoes and green chilies
  • 3 tbsp Homemade Taco Seasoning
  • 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Garnishes: Cheddar Cheese and Cilantro (optional)

    Instructions

    • Cook ground beef and diced onion together in a large skillet until beef is cooked through.  Drain grease from the skillet.  
    • Add taco seasoning, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and diced tomatoes and green chilies.   Simmer until any extra juices have cooked off. 
    • Serve on brioche or hamburger buns.  Garnish with cheddar cheese and cilantro if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 552mg | Potassium: 489mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 6.8mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 3.2mg
    This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
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    Comments

    1. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

      March 14, 2018 at 9:10 am

      It is a good thing that it is almost lunch time, your photos of your spicy sloppy joes are making me hungry.

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        March 16, 2018 at 7:47 am

        Thank you, Karen!

        Reply
    2. Marisa says

      March 7, 2018 at 10:13 pm

      I remember those packet spices all too well and I would definitely pile the spicy beef quite high as well. Looks absolutely delicious Julie

      Reply
    3. frugal hausfrau says

      March 4, 2018 at 10:07 pm

      Oooh, Mexican style sloppy joes!! I love it! And love all that cheesy goodness, too!

      Mollie

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        March 7, 2018 at 8:21 am

        Thank you, Mollie! Mexican anything is my fav!

        Reply
    4. Antonia (Zoale) says

      March 1, 2018 at 1:45 pm

      I haven’t had sloppy joes in so long. This is a great reminder! They look absolutely scrumptious!

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        March 7, 2018 at 8:08 am

        Thank you Antonia! I’m with you I need to make them more often too!

        Reply
    5. Ushmana Rai says

      February 24, 2018 at 9:45 am

      This is straight up my alley! Who wouldn’t love sloppy joes? Thank you for the recipe, this is great! Surely my family would love this for a brunch tomorrow!

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        March 1, 2018 at 9:16 am

        Thank you so much Ushmana! I really like a quick and delicious meal for those busy days. If you have a chance to make it please let me know what you think!

        Reply
    6. Petra says

      February 20, 2018 at 3:59 pm

      I love a Sloppy Joe and your ratio of meat to bread is just perfect! I haven’t made one in ages and now I am craving one 🙂

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        February 21, 2018 at 10:06 am

        Thank you! I think sloppy joes is one of those sandwiches that we like even though our children are grown and gone! Plus they are so easy for a weeknight dinner.

        Reply
    7. Judith Graber says

      February 20, 2018 at 2:21 pm

      I grew up on sloppy joes and they still are a favorite sandwich – I just kicked my mother’s recipe up a bit. I’m not sure we even had a taco restaurant nearby and just remember having them in college. I like that you added your own seasoning and the tomatoes and chilis – the cheese sure is a big plus!

      Reply
      • Julie Menghini says

        February 21, 2018 at 9:59 am

        Thank you Judi. I thought Manwich versus the packet was a huge improvement. I think my mom used mostly ketchup! Have you posted your mother’s recipe? I’d love to see it too!

        Reply
        • Judith Graber says

          February 21, 2018 at 11:13 am

          Yes – “Mom’s Sloppy Joes” – Mom used chili sauce – I did make a few minor changes and indicated where.

          Reply
          • Julie Menghini says

            February 22, 2018 at 6:24 pm

            That sounds really good!

            Reply

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