Taco Salsa Sloppy Joes
Ground beef simmered with taco seasoning and chunky salsa, piled on buns, and topped with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and avocado.
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- ¼ cup water up to 1/2 cup as needed
- 4 hamburger buns
- ½ cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 tomato diced
- 1 avocado diced, or use guacamole
- ¼ cup sour cream
Instructions
Cooking
- Brown. Cook the beef, onion, and garlic in a large skillet over medium high heat until no pink remains. The beef should reach 160 degrees F.
- Drain. Spoon off any grease.
- Season. Stir in the taco seasoning and salsa.
- Simmer. Lower the heat to medium low and cook about 5 minutes until thick and hot.
- Adjust. Stir in up to 1/2 cup water if the mixture is too thick.
- Top and serve. Spoon onto the buns and add cheese, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and sour cream.
Notes
Substitutions: Use ground turkey or chicken cooked to 165 degrees F, and mild or hot salsa to taste.
Tips: Use a thick salsa and add water a spoonful at a time. The mixture can also be baked with cheese as a casserole.
Storage: Refrigerate the filling 3 to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months. Reheat to 165 degrees F.