Chili Sloppy Joes Recipes

CHIPOTLE CHILI SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• 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., 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., 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. Freeze option: 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.

CHILI CHEESE SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet on medium high heat add the beef, salt, pepper, 3/4 of the onions and green bell pepper, cooking well, breaking it apart but leaving some chunks for about 5-6 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, tomato puree, ketchup and beef broth, cooking until the sauce starts to evaporate and the mixture becomes "sloppy" (about 5-6 minutes).
• Spoon the mixture onto the brioche buns and top with sour cream, remaining white onion and shredded cheddar cheese.

MOM'S HOMEMADE HOT DOG CHILI -OR- SLOPPY JOES!

Steps:

• Brown hamburger-drain fat.
• add remaining ingredients to beef and simmer until heated through.
• Serve over hot dogs, along with cole slaw and mustard for a traditional North Carolinian hot dog OR, you can serve on hamburger buns for a killer Sloppy Joe!
• Serving size depends on which option you choose.
• 10+ hot dog servings, or 4 moderate Sloppy Joes.
• For cookouts and picnics, recipe can easily double!

CHILI-CHEESE SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 cups onions and next 3 ingredients. Sauté until beef is cooked through, breaking up with spoon, about 5 minutes. Add beans with liquid and tomatoes.
• Simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes. Mix in cilantro, salt, and pepper.
• Place sourdough toasts on plates. Top with chili, cheese, and remaining chopped red onions.