Zippy Sloppy Joes

Hearty and comforting, this zesty twist on traditional sloppy joes is ready to serve in no time.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 537 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
• 2 pounds extra lean ground beef
• 1 (12 ounce) jar Crosse & Blackwell® Seafood Cocktail Sauce
• 2 medium (blank)s jalapeno chile peppers, seeded and minced
• 1 teaspoon chipotle seasoning
• 8 each whole wheat buns

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Brown meat and onions in large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until browned. Drain drippings from pan and discard.

Step 2

Add garlic, jalapeno peppers and red pepper to beef in pan and cook an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cocktail sauce, molasses, sugar, seasoning, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 5 minutes. Serve on buns.