Hot and Spicy Sloppy Joes
This spicy twist on classic sloppy joes is not for the faint of heart. The chili powder and jalapenos give this family favorite quite the kick. This easy recipe can be made in your slow cooker so you can just set it in the afternoon for the perfect hot meal when the family rolls in.
Cooking MethodSlow Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 6 ounce can hot-style tomato juice or vegetable juice cocktail
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon jalapeno peppers, chopped
- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 8 hamburger buns
- Shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic till meat is brown and onion is tender.
2. Meanwhile, in slow cooker, combine tomato juice, ketchup, water, brown sugar, jalapeno peppers, mustard, chili powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
3. Stir in meat mixture. Cover; cook on Low setting for 10 to 12 hours or on High setting for 3 to 5 hours.
4. Toast hamburger buns; spoon meat mixture over buns and sprinkle with cheese.