Chipotle Sloppy Joes (No Ketchup)

Chipotle sloppy joes with a side of potato chips and sliced pickles.

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4.80 from 5 votes

Chipotle Sloppy Joes (No Ketchup)

Hot Hungarian paprika and chipotle en adobo sauce bring a bold smokiness to these easy-to-make Chipotle Sloppy Joes.

Prep Time2

Cook Time20

Total Time22

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: no ketchup sloppy joes

Servings: people

Calories: 316kcal

Author: Christina Koncker

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
½ tablespoon hot Hungarian paprika (you could also use smoked paprika)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ tablespoons chipotle en adobo sauce
1 ¼ cups canned tomato sauce
salt and pepper (to taste)
4 hamburger buns

Instructions

Add the ground meat to a pan over medium-high heat and cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until completely cooked. Season with a few dashes of salt and pepper as the meat cooks.
1 pound lean ground beef, salt and pepper
Remove from heat and strain any excess grease. Return the pan with the ground beef to medium heat.
Add the hot Hungarian paprika and chipotles en adobo sauce. Stir until well combined. Then add the tomato sauce and Worchestershire sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer.
½ tablespoon hot Hungarian paprika , 1 ½ tablespoons chipotle en adobo sauce, 1 ¼ cups canned tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Reduce the heat to low and cook until the sauce has thickened, 10 to 15 minutes longer.
Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. Serve on buns.
4 hamburger buns

Notes

*Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using an online nutrition calculator.

I'm usually a purist when it comes to good 'ol sloppy joes and don't top them with anything, but a few pickled jalapenos, a nice slice of cheddar, or a scoopful of coleslaw are great additions to this sandwich if you can't resist.

If you enjoy bell pepper, add it in! Same goes for onions, mushrooms, lentils, etc.

Sloppy Joes may make excellent sandwiches, but they also can be used so much more creatively as a baked potato topping or over fries or nachos.

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