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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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.

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Enchilada Sloppy Joe Recipe

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  • Author: Deborah
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

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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!

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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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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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!

    Reply

  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!

    Reply

    • 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says

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

    Reply

  10. 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.

    Reply

  11. Ashley@blondegirlcravings says

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

    Reply

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. Matea says

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

    Reply

  15. leslie says

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

    Reply

  16. Kari@Loaves n Dishes says

    I seriously love these sloppy joes more than the traditional!

    Reply

  17. Chels R. says

    I LOVE sloppy Joes and these look awesome!

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  18. Jenny Flake says

    Seriously drooling! Haha! These look awesome Deborah! xo

    Reply

  19. Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says

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

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  20. Lori @ RecipeGirl says

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

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  21. 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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  22. Liz says

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

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  23. 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.

    Reply

  24. 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 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 makes a Sloppy Joe taste like a Sloppy Joe? ›

A sloppy joe is made up of ground beef ( I have used turkey burger for mine), ketchup or tomato sauce,onions, slat, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce and whole host of other seasonings ( I've put habanero hot sauce in mine).

What can I add to sloppy joes to make it better? ›

Try serving your sloppy joes with their own toppings such as slaw, melty cheese, grilled pineapple, or Hatch green chile. Even just adding a pickle gives extra flavor and crunch, transforming it from a bland sandwich into something great, like the recipe below!

Is it better to cook enchiladas covered or uncovered? ›

It isn't necessary to cover enchiladas while baking. All of an enchiladas components are cooked and you are just heating them through when you bake them. Ideally your ingredients will be room temperature, not ice cold, when you assemble the enchiladas.

Should you bake enchiladas covered or uncovered? ›

Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until hot.

Do you put sauce on enchiladas before or after baking? ›

Easy Cheese Enchiladas Recipe

Happy to report it couldn't be easier. Step 1: Make 10 minute homemade red enchilada sauce using fridge and pantry staples. Step 2: Sprinkle shredded Mexican blend cheese into the centers of corn tortillas then roll and place inside a casserole dish. Step 3: Cover with red sauce then bake.

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 is the nickname for Sloppy Joes? ›

There, a man named José García served a sandwich based on a Cuban dish called ropa vieja. García also sold iced seafood in his restaurant, and the floor was often wet from melted ice. This led some customers to tease García for having a “sloppy” restaurant.

What is Sloppy Joe meat called? ›

Ground beef, onions, sweetened tomato sauce or ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, seasoning, hamburger bun.

What makes enchiladas taste better? ›

Toppings: When it comes to enchiladas, I vote the more toppings the merrier! Any combination of chopped fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, diced red onion (or quick pickled red onions), sliced radishes, fresh or pickled jalapeños, sour cream or Mexican crema, and/or extra cheese would be delicious!

Which sauce is better for enchiladas? ›

La Victoria Red Enchilada Sauce Traditional, Mild, 28 oz

You'll love this sauce for adding great flavor and spice to your homemade enchiladas without being too hot. I recently tried out the La Victoria Red Enchilada Sauce, and I have to say, it enhanced my homemade enchiladas like never before.

How do you doctor up canned red enchilada sauce? ›

If it is a red enchilada sauce I would cut it with some tomato puree. Just add puree until you get the flavor you like, then adjust the seasoning with salt and maybe a little lime juice. If it is green enchilada sauce, you could roast some tomatillos, puree them and cut the sauce with the puree.

What is in Manwich Sloppy Joe sauce? ›

TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, CORN SYRUP, LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, SUGAR, CARROT FIBER, DRIED GREEN AND RED BELL PEPPERS, CHILI PEPPER, GUAR GUM, SPICES, XANTHAN GUM, DRIED GARLIC, NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID.

What are the ingredients in Del Monte Sloppy Joe sauce? ›

Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Green and Red Bell Peppers, Salt, Modified Food Starch (Corn), Worcestershire Sauce Concentrate (Distilled Vinegar, Corn Syrup, Water, Salt, Garlic Powder, Spices, Tamarind, Natural Flavor), Spices, Dehydrated Onions, Garlic Powder, ...

What exactly is a sloppy joe? ›

At its core, the Sloppy Joe consists of three basic elements — ground beef, tossed with a sweet, tomato-rich sauce (made with ketchup, chili sauce, or actual tomato sauce), and piled on a squishy white bun.

What are the ingredients in Hunt's Sloppy Joe sauce? ›

Ingredients. Tomato Puree (Water,Tomato Paste), Water, Sugar/Glucose-Fructose, Vinegar, Corn Syrup, Salt, Spices, Dehydrated Green Pepper, Red Pepper Flakes, Tomato Fibre, Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Dehydrated Garlic, Citric Acid, Flavour, Spice Extracts.

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