Shelly's Recipe

Sloppy Joes - Tex Mex

Category: Sandwiches

1 (14.5 oz) can tomato sauce
1 chipotle chile en adobo
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Pinch of cayenne
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/4 lbs ground chicken, turkey, or beef
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 oz beer, such as a light ale or lager
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/4 cup cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
Salt and black pepper to taste
4 warm hamburger buns
Guacamole
Chopped cilantro, diced onion, grated cheddar or Monterey jack

Add the tomato sauce, chipotle chile (or powder), oregano, ground cumin, smoked paprika, allspice, cayenne and Worcestershire sauce to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.

Brown the ground meat in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally until browned, about 10 minutes. Drain off the fat. Warm the canola oil in the pan with the browned meat then add the onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Pour the tomato mixture into the skillet along with the beer, ketchup and cilantro. Stir until well combined.

Bring to a low simmer over medium heat then reduce the heat to medium-low heat and cook uncovered for 15 minutes or until the mixture thickens. Stir in the lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve on warm buns with guacamole and other add-ons, if desired.