Salsa Sloppy Joes
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Sandwiches
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 sandwiches
Calories: 769kcal
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium red onion chopped
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ¾ cup prepared salsa
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice plus additional for the avocado slices.
- 8 buns
- 16 slices cheddar cheese or your favorite cheese
- avocado slices optional
In a large skillet over medium/high heat, saute the onions in olive oil for 2-3 minutes.
Add the ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink.
Add the tomato paste and stir well to combine.
Add the salsa and lime juice.
Stir well to heat through.
Spoon the salsa sloppy joes onto buns with 2 slices of cheese each, top with avocado slices, a squeeze of lime (to keep the avocados from discoloring), and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 769kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 1262mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g