Chipotle Sloppy Joes With Crunchy Coleslaw Recipe

Spice up your weeknight dinner with these Tex-Mex Chipotle Sloppy Joes! A flavorful twist on a classic, these sloppy joes are topped with a refreshing, crunchy coleslaw for the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and cool. (Optional: Omit cilantro per personal preference.)

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 405.4 kcal
Protein 66g
Rating 4.6 (5 Reviews)
Chipotle Sloppy Joes With Crunchy Coleslaw

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chipotle Sloppy Joes With Crunchy Coleslaw

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How to Make Chipotle Sloppy Joes With Crunchy Coleslaw

  1. **Prepare the Crunchy Coleslaw:**
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  3. Add 10 ounces bag of coleslaw mix and 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color).
  4. Gently toss to coat evenly.
  5. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  6. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve (at least 30 minutes for best results).
  7. **Make the Chipotle Sloppy Joes:**
  8. In a large nonstick skillet, brown 1 pound ground beef over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, breaking it up into 3/4-inch crumbles. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion during the last 5 minutes of browning.
  9. Drain off any excess grease.
  10. Stir in 1 cup ketchup, 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained, 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced, adjust to your spice preference), and 1 teaspoon ground cumin.
  11. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  12. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  13. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste.
  14. Serve the sloppy joe mixture on your favorite hamburger buns. Top generously with the chilled coleslaw.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

55 g

Sugar

66g

Fat

16g

Carbs

15g