Smoky Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes
Jalapenos are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapenos have a balanced combination of flavor and heat.
The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties. You can now get jalapenos with various heat level and sizes. These can be used in salsas, stuffed, or eaten straight with cheeseburgers (my personal favorite).
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 slices of bacon, chopped
1 lb ground beef
Salt and pepper
1 cup chopped onion
1 jalapeño, chopped (seeds and ribs removed for less heat)
2 cloves chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 cup beef broth
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Frank’s Red Hot)
4 burger buns, toasted
Pickled jalapeños, for topping
Fritos, for topping
Instructions:
Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet or dutch oven.. Add the bacon and cook until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate.
Pour off all but about 2 teaspoons of bacon grease. In the same skillet cook the ground beef until no pink remains. Drain if necessary. Stir in the onion, jalapeño, garlic, chili powder, cumin and coriander. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the beef broth, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, cider vinegar and hot sauce. Bring to a bubble and cook until you reach your desired thickness, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve the meat mixture on top of toasted buns topped with pickled jalapeños and Fritos.
From fakeginger.com