Sloppy Joe Grilled Burritos

Sloppy Joes are fabulous comfort food, but you don’t have to stick to the original recipe, not when there are so many varieties to consider. Take the following recipe, for example – these Sloppy Joes burritos pair the portable appeal of burritos with the wonderful flavor of Sloppy Joes.

You can enjoy all those wonderful meaty flavors you want without the need for a fork, spoon and pile of napkins!

This simple recipe is great served for a busy weeknight meal or if you just can’t decide between Sloppy Joes and Mexican food. Make these and voila! You have all the makings of a perfect American Mexican fusion dish! Feel free to include leftovers in these south of the border inspired Sloppy Joes if you have leftover meat or veggies. You can put all kinds of things in there.

It’s already a creative fusion dish! The whole family will be wowed by this.

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Why You’ll Love the Recipe:

If you love the rich, meaty taste of Sloppy Joes but you prefer them not to be so, well, sloppy, why not swap the buns for tortillas? Burritos are tasty as well as portable and easy to eat without getting sauce all over you, and tortillas also work beautifully with Sloppy Joes as the filling.

How to Serve Them:

These meaty burritos are a meal-in-one but you can always rustle up some tasty sides. Sliced avocado, pico de gallo, beans and rice, or a simple green salad would pair well.

Can You Make Them Ahead?

You can prepare the beef mixture in advance if you like, and the ketchup mixture in a separate dish. Don’t assemble the Sloppy Joe burritos until you’re ready to cook and serve them though.

Ingredients:

• Lean Ground Beef
• Onions (chopped)
• Red Bell Peppers (chopped)
• Green Bell Peppers (chopped)
• Salt, Pepper, Garlic Salt
• Dry Mustard
• prepared Cheese Sauce, see recipe under, “Sauces”
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese or use your favorite cheese

For Sloppy Joe Sauce:

• Ketchup
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Brown Sugar
• Salt, Pepper, Onion Powder, and Garlic Salt
• Flour Tortillas (Wheat can be substituted)
• Oil

How To Make Sloppy Joe Grilled Burritos:

Step 1. Mix ground beef with your seasonings.

Step 2. Over Med-High heat, brown your seasoned Ground Beef, for about 6­-8 minutes.

Step 3. Add onion, and red & green bell peppers and continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes, until vegetables are soft. Keep warm.

Then

Step 4. In a separate bowl mix ketchup, worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, onion powder & pepper. Blend well. Pour over beef, and keep warm.

Step 5. Using large flour tortillas, add the mixture to the center.

Step 6. Add cheese sauce on top of the beef mixture. Top with shredded cheese. Fold over into a burrito and fry with oil for 1 minute per side over medium heat.

Serve hot.

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Storage Instructions:

Leftovers will keep for 3 days and can be nuked in the microwave or reheated in a hot oven. They won’t be as crisp when reheated but they’ll still taste good.

Variations and Substitutions:

Add any cooked leftover vegetables from the refrigerator or sneak in some minced carrot or other vegetables to get the kids to eat their fill! You can also sub lentils, beans or tofu for the beef for a vegetarian friendly alternative.

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