Tex Mex SLoppy Joes

Again, this was a tasty meal that didn't take a lot of effort to create. My kids enjoy sloppy joes, especially since it is one of the few times we get to have chips with our meal! I just love a salty potato chip (especially the ruffled kind) with sloppy joes, I don't know what there is about that combo! I was worried about the heat factor with my kiddos and they didn't make a peep about it, just gobbled it right up... This is a meal that could easily be frozen for future use or thrown in the crockpot to heat through. Make it however is easiest and most convenient for you!



Tex Mex Sloppy Joes
(recipe found in Taste of Home)

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup ketchup
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/2 cup beef broth
1/4 cup chili sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 hamburger buns
2 tablespoons butter, softened

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat for 6=8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink. Drain. Add garlic; cook 1-2 minutes longer. Stir in ketchup, chilies, broth, chili sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil Reduce heat; simmer, uncevered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, spread cut sides of buns with butter. Place on baking sheets, buttered side up. Broil 4" from heat for 1-2 minutes or until toasted. Serve sloppy joes on buns!