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Sloppy Joe Enchilada Sliders

Sloppy Joe Enchilada Sliders

JC Phelps
My Sloppy Joe Enchilada Sliders bring together Tex-Mex–spiced meat and plenty of melty cheese on soft buns. So delicious!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 521 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • c. oatmeal
  • 1 10 oz. can red enchilada sauce
  • 1 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 8 slices pepper jack cheese
  • 12 slider buns
  • Scallions for topping
  • Paprika optional

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, toss in the ground beef, diced peppers, onions, and seasonings. Cook over medium-high heat until the beef is browned, about 7–10 minutes. Drain off the grease.
  • Stir in the oatmeal (yes, oatmeal, it helps thicken things up!), enchilada sauce, and brown sugar. Let it come to a boil, then simmer on low for 15 minutes, stirring now and then.
  • Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the slider buns on it. Slice the whole sheet of buns in half and set the tops aside.
  • Spoon the beef mixture over the bottom buns, then layer on 6 slices of pepper jack cheese. Put the tops of the buns back on.
  • Cut the remaining 2 slices of pepper jack into little strands to make “shredded cheese” (or just use shredded cheese, no judgment here). Sprinkle it over the tops of the buns along with chopped scallions. Add a dash of paprika if you’re feeling spicy.
  • Bake for about 3 minutes, just until the cheese is melted. Slice them up and serve hot!

Notes

  • Frozen diced peppers and onions save time and cleanup. You can grab a bag from the freezer aisle!
  • Want it hotter? Use a spicy enchilada sauce or toss in a pinch of cayenne.
  • No pepper jack? Use cheddar, Monterey Jack, or whatever cheese you’ve got on hand.
  • Oatmeal in sloppy joes? Yep! It thickens the mix and adds a little texture.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–3 days. They reheat beautifully!

Nutrition

Calories: 521kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 26gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 226mgPotassium: 417mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 961IUVitamin C: 79mgCalcium: 296mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Sloppy Joe Enchilada Sliders
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