Enchilada Sloppy Joe Recipe (2024)

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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!

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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

  1. Start by cooking the onion and the jalapeno to soften them.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
  3. Stir in the enchilada sauce and the cilantro.
  4. Divide the mixture between 4 bun bottoms, then sprinkle on some pepperjack cheese. Broil, if possible, then put the top on and serve!

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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.

Enchilada Sloppy Joe Recipe (3)

Enchilada Sloppy Joe Recipe

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Author: Deborah Harroun

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Tex-Mex

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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 Information

Serving: 1sloppy joe, Calories: 497kcal (25%), Carbohydrates: 31g (10%), Protein: 35g (70%), Fat: 24g (37%), Saturated Fat: 10g (63%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 96mg (32%), Sodium: 568mg (25%), Fiber: 2g (8%), Sugar: 6g (7%)

Originally published December 8, 2014

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  1. 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.

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  2. Elaine M. Cauley says

    Great sloppy Joe ‘s!!

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  3. 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. 🙂

    Reply

  4. whitney cianci says

    O…M…G…these were amazing! Nice switch up from regular sloppy joes!

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  5. 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?

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    • 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.

      Reply

  6. 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!

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  7. Jamaise says

    I’m doing these for din tonight. What do you normally do as sides with this?

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    • 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. 😉

      Reply

  8. 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!

    Reply

  9. 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.

    Reply

  10. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says

    I’m obsessed with all things enchilada related lately. Definitely trying these soon!

    Reply

  11. 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.

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  12. Ashley@blondegirlcravings says

    What a fun twist! And just like most families, we love us some tex mex flavors!

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  13. Kim says

    I would assume that you drain the ground beef after browning it but it doesn’t stated anywhere. Help

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    • Deborah says

      Yes – if there is a lot of grease, you will want to drain it. I have updated the recipe to reflect this.

      Reply

  14. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    Well, hello, delicious sammie. Deborah, this recipe looks amazing. I can’t wait to put it on my menu next week. Pinned.

    Reply

  15. Matea says

    This is a great idea! And a whole lot easier than rolling up each enchilada 🙂

    Reply

  16. leslie says

    OH.My.GOODNESS! Seriously my mouth watered. What a nice escape from the plain ol’ sloppy Joe!

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  17. Kari@Loaves n Dishes says

    I seriously love these sloppy joes more than the traditional!

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  18. Chels R. says

    I LOVE sloppy Joes and these look awesome!

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  19. Jenny Flake says

    Seriously drooling! Haha! These look awesome Deborah! xo

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  20. Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says

    What a delicious idea! I would have never thought of that. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply

  21. Lori @ RecipeGirl says

    Brilliant idea- my family is going to love this one!

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  22. Liz says

    Oh, I think I’d love these even more than the traditional Sloppy Joes! The melted cheese topping looks amazing!

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  23. Liz says

    Thank you for the nice recipe. Have a great day and week.

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  24. Joyce says

    I 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.

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  25. Karly says

    Oh my. I love a good sloppy joe, but you went and Mexicaned it. Over the top amazing!

    Reply

Enchilada Sloppy Joe Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What can I add to Sloppy Joes to make them taste better? ›

Add Veggies: Diced bell peppers, zucchini, spinach, or shredded carrot, can easily be added to this recipe and your kids won't even notice a difference. Hawaiian Sloppy Joes: Substitute more BBQ sauce for the ketchup and add 8 oz., drained crushed pineapple.

What is the sloppy joe sauce made of? ›

What is the sloppy joe sauce made of? It's made with ketchup, brown sugar, tomato paste, Worcestershire, chili powder, garlic, dry mustard, and a little Tobasco (if you want). That sauce coats the ground beef, onion, and bell pepper to make the filling.

What's the difference between Manwich and Sloppy Joes? ›

What is the difference between Manwich and Sloppy Joes? Sloppy Joes are the sandwich, while Manwich is the store-bought canned sloppy joe sauce, produced by ConAgra Foods and Hunt's. While the brand markets this product as a quick and easy one-pan meal, I strongly recommend you make the sauce from scratch.

What can I add to canned enchilada sauce to make it better? ›

Add stock - Chicken, beef, or vegetable, stocks pack a ton of flavor - because they are prepared by simmering bones and vegetables in water for hours, often with herbs and spices until the flavor is extracted - and can instantly elevate the flavor of canned enchilada sauce.

What is the fancy name for Sloppy Joes? ›

Manwich, slush burger, yum yums, dynamite, spoonburgers, tavern sandwich; a Sloppy Joe can be called by many other names. The most well-known however is Manwich.

What can I add to Manwich Sloppy Joes? ›

This sloppy joe recipe is homemade and made from scratch. Manwich is a pre-made store-bought sauce used to make sloppy joes. How can I spice up my sloppy joe? If you like spicy foods, add some jalapenos along with the green peppers.

What is a New Jersey style sloppy joe? ›

There are minor variations depending on the deli, but it is always a double-decker thin sliced rye bread sandwich made with one or more types of sliced deli meat, such as turkey, ham, pastrami, corned beef, roast beef, or sliced beef tongue, along with Swiss cheese, coleslaw, and Russian dressing.

What is bold Sloppy Joe? ›

Manwich Bold Sloppy Joe Sauce kicks up the tangy taste of everyone's deliciously messy favorite. Made with a tomato base and bold seasonings, not only is Manwich Bold Sloppy Joe Sauce perfect for your next sloppy joe sandwich, but it's also great with tacos, meatloaf and party dips.

What is Sloppy Joe meat called? ›

Sloppy joe meat being prepared with Manwich sauce. Early and mid-20th century American cookbooks offer plenty of sloppy joe-type recipes, though they go by different names: Toasted Deviled Hamburgers, Chopped Meat Sandwiches, Spanish Hamburgers, Hamburg a la Creole, Beef Mironton, and Minced Beef Spanish Style.

Is Sloppy Joe a Southern thing? ›

According to multiple foodie sources way smarter than me, the "real" Sloppy Joe is believed to have been created in Sioux City, Iowa coincidentally in the 1930s. A chef aptly named Joe added tomato sauce to the areas famous local loose meat sandwich made popular by the regional fast food chain Maid-Rite.

What makes enchiladas taste better? ›

There are three things I did to improve the enchilladas I make at home. Use more cheese than you think is necessary - this is what restaurants do to enhance the taste. Restaurants will also use more salt than many home cooks. Also consider adding some oil to the tomato sauce or simmering extra meat in it.

What is the secret to non soggy enchiladas? ›

To prevent your tortillas from tearing or becoming soggy, quickly fry each corn tortilla in any oil you like for about 10 seconds on each side, until it starts to get crispy but is still pliable. This will add a barrier that will keep the tortilla from absorbing too much sauce, and also adds a little extra flavor.

What cheese is best for enchiladas? ›

For restaurant-style cheese enchiladas, look for a Mexican-style shredded cheese blend at the grocery store. These contain the perfect mix of cheeses that both stretch and melt when hot. Here are two blends to look out for (though there are lots more!): Monterey Jack cheese, Asadero, Queso Quesadilla.

What is Sloppy Joe supposed to taste like? ›

Once you've gathered the ingredients, it's basically like making Bolognese. And the flavour is somewhat reminiscent of it too, except Sloppy Joes taste a bit more like BBQ Sauce. The one big difference is that the sauce is cooked right down so it's really thick and not saucy at all.

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