Taco Sloppy Joe Boats
A fun and delicious twist on classic Sloppy Joe, combining savory beef with zesty taco flavors in a hot dog bun.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Hot Dog Buns
- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
- 1 tbsp Taco Seasoning
- 1 cup Tomato Sauce
- 1 Onion, finely chopped
- 1 Bell Pepper, diced
- 1 cup Shredded Cheese
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
- 1 Avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and sauté onions and bell peppers for 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it up, and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in taco seasoning and tomato sauce, letting it simmer for 5-7 minutes until bubbly.
- Toast the hot dog buns lightly in the oven or on a skillet for 5 minutes.
- Scoop the taco sloppy joe mixture into the buns.
- Top with cheese, avocado, sour cream, and cilantro.
Notes
Feel free to customize toppings and proteins as desired. Leftover filling can be stored separately from buns.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boat
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Taco, Sloppy Joe, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Family Meal
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