Taco Sloppy Joes – homemade sloppy Joes just got a Mexican makeover! Seasoned with taco seasoning, chilies and topped with cheese make them perfect for any night of the week!
Weeknights are busy, and I am always looking for easy dinner recipes. I want dinner that I can get on the table in about 20 minutes. And I want something that my whole family will eat without complaints. I have pretty high expectations. But that is a good thing, because then I can share my dinner ideas with you! Don’t miss some of my favorite Quick Dinner Ideas.
When I was growing up, we always had homemade sloppy Joes. I still make the same recipe my mom used to make today. But today my favorite sloppy Joes are getting a Mexican makeover. Because anything with a Mexican spin is a hit at my house. Southwest Baked Chicken is a go to on busy nights.
Easy weeknight dinners are kind of my thing. They are about the only way that I can get through the week. Things like Crunchy Southwestern Chicken Wraps that you can make in 15 minutes, or even make ahead of time are necessary some weeks. Even on busy nights, I still want to have dinner as a family around the table. So these Taco Sloppy Joes are not only delicious, but ready in minutes.
This is such an easy sloppy Joe recipe too. You really just make taco meat, mix in a few other things and you are done! If you have a can of tomato sauce and Rotel tomatoes on hand, then you are almost there. I love that homemade sloppy joes really rely on pantry staples, so you can make them any night of the week. Because easy dinner recipes should be able to be made without much planning.
My husband and son normally top their sloppy Joes with potato chips, they just love the added crunch. So for these taco sloppy Joes I served them with a few Fritos on the side, so they could have their crunch. They loved it! Fritos are like my ultimate weakness, so you know that I loved it too. When we lived in Iowa there was a thing called a Maid Rite, have you ever tried it? Similar concept to the Sloppy Joe and great for busy nights.
This recipe only calls for corn kernels, but you could also add black beans if you wanted to bulk it up a little bit more. They aren’t my favorite, so I left them out. But they would make a great addition for sure. Then just top with your favorite taco toppings. We opted for just cheese and jalapenos. But fresh tomatoes or lettuce would be great too!
You can serve these taco sloppy Joes with Mexican coleslaw for a quick and easy dinner even on your busiest night. And the extra nice thing is you can adjust the spice level to what your family likes. Use hot taco seasoning and extra jalapenos on top if you like things spicy!
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Jacque Hastert says
I might never eat a traditional sloppy joe any longer!
Sabrina says
I love sloppy joes! Yum!
Emily Hill says
I’m not a big sloppy joe fan but I’d eat them if they reminded me of tacos!
Kim - Today's Creative Life says
Sloppy Joes are my weakness!
Des says
This might be the only way I will ever eat sloppy joe’s again! Extra jalapenos please 🙂
Kimberly says
I haven’t had sloppy Joe’s in AGES and this looks like a delicious way to re-introduce them!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
I *just* requested my husband make Sloppy Joes for dinner tonight! Always a classic, filling meal. Yours sound really great. Love the addition of the corn & jalapenos!
Dee says
Yummy! Southwestern flavors are my favorite!
Michael Wurm says
Yes!!! Two classic dishes in one! Sounds so good!
xo Michael
Jamielyn says
Love this idea! These look delicious!
Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says
This should be on our menu next week! Looks SO good!
KANKANA says
We have a similar recipe in our cuisine and we call it keema pav. So good and comforting and best part .. easy!