This lunchtime favorite is all grown up and it’s feeling feisty. Don’t get us wrong, we love a traditional sloppy Joe as much as the next person, but that doesn’t mean we don’t like mixing things up every now and again.
Enter the spicy chorizo sloppy Joe. You start by browning fresh Mexican chorizo until just cooked through. Then up the ante by stirring in two pouches of skillet sauce. Finish it off by scooping it onto toasted hamburger buns and topping it with fresh avocado (yum) and corn chips (yummier). These easy, saucy, salty, crunchy, flavor-packed sandwiches are what dreams are made of.
Mexican Chorizo for the Win
Mexican chorizo is a fresh sausage made from ground pork, pork fat, chile peppers, vinegar, and spices such as cinnamon, cumin, and coriander. Chorizo is easy to spot because it has a distinctive red color from the red chile peppers, but don’t confuse it with shelf stable Spanish chorizo, which is cured and smoked. Chorizo is slightly spicy, but the spice level can vary from brand to brand. If your chorizo happens to be spicier than you’d like, add a touch of ketchup to your sloppy Joe mixture–its sweetness will help tame the heat.
Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy II / Food Styling by Ana Kelly / Prop Styling by Shell Royster
Thank Goodness for Skillet Sauce
Skillet sauces, like Frontera, are a fantastic way to add flavor quickly. Pick your favorite flavor profile, mix it with chorizo, and enjoy the easiest sloppy joe in the world!
Entering the World of Sloppy Joes
If you want a little more spice in your life, we recommend throwing a few slices of fresh or pickled jalapeños on top.
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1 1/4 pounds bulk fresh Mexican chorizo
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1 (8–ounce) package red chile enchilada sauce (preferably Frontera Red Chile Enchilada Sauce with Roasted Tomato and Garlic)
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1/2 cup water
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4 sesame seed hamburger buns, split and toasted
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1 large avocado, thinly sliced
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3/4 cup corn chips (such as Fritos), roughly crushed if needed
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Cook the chorizo:
Starting in a cold nonstick skillet, cook the chorizo over medium heat, stirring often with a wooden spoon to break the meat into smaller pieces, until cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes.
Transfer the chorizo to a medium bowl using a slotted spoon. Remove the drippings from the skillet; discard or reserve for another use. Add the enchilada sauce and water; bring to a boil over medium-high.
Continue to cook over medium-high, stirring often, until the sauce is just slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the reserved browned chorizo; cook, stirring frequently, until heated through, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Simple Tip!
Chorizo blends and enchilada sauces may vary slightly in their flavor and salt level. Before piling on buns taste some of your chorizo mixture and adjust as needed, diluting with some water or tweaking the seasoning.
Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy II / Food Styling by Ana Kelly / Prop Styling by Shell Royster
Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy II / Food Styling by Ana Kelly / Prop Styling by Shell Royster
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Assemble the sloppy Joes:
Divide the chorizo mixture evenly among 4 bottom buns. Top evenly with corn chips, sliced avocado, and the remaining bun tops. Serve immediately.
Refrigerate leftover sloppy Joe in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy II / Food Styling by Ana Kelly / Prop Styling by Shell Royster
| Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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| 405 | Calories |
| 22g | Fat |
| 45g | Carbs |
| 11g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
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| Servings: 4 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 405 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| 22g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 20% |
| 6mg | 2% |
| 890mg | 39% |
| 45g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 9g | 33% |
| Total Sugars 8g | |
| 11g | |
| Vitamin C 28mg | 140% |
| Calcium 117mg | 9% |
| Iron 3mg | 17% |
| Potassium 629mg | 13% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.
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